A GENERAL ANALYSIS OF THE THESES ON VOCAL TRAINING IN TERMS OF SUBJECT MATTER, PROBLEM, PURPOSE, RESULT, AND SUGGESTIONS

Abstract

Vocal training is one of the most significant fields of music education, and it is generally analyzed in terms of theoretical knowledge, performance, history, curriculum, repertoire, and medical issues. In this study, available theses uploaded to the thesis database of Higher Education Council official website (YÖK TEZ), and a total of 100 master and doctorate theses which were researched and archived by the author before, have been analyzed in terms of their subject matters, research problems, purposes, results, and suggestions. Following the necessary analyses, these 100 theses are classified under 23 titles and provided along with their findings. Purpose of this study is to serve as a guide for post-graduate students, advisors/academics who have done or willing to do research on vocal training; or those who are interested in this domain. The study is considered to be beneficial in terms of providing suggestions on time management for post-graduate students; being categorized as field literature for advisors/academics; serving as a guide by means of providing practical research tips; and clarifying possible problems researchers may have in mind.