Experience in the pedagogical construction of schools based on traditional and popular music of the Red de Músicas de Medellín

Abstract

The present manuscript addresses the pedagogical construction of the Escuelas de Músicas Populares y Tradicionales within the Red de Músicas de Medellín, a project led by the Secretaría de Cultura Ciudadana of Medellín. The primary objective is to explore the plan-ning, socialization, and implementation phases of these schools, as well as the challenges, prejudices, and tensions that have emerged during their development. The theoretical framework is based on a comparison between traditional symphonic practices and methodologies rooted in orality and cultural transmission, characteristic of popular and traditional music. The manuscript discusses the need for dialogue between academic knowledge and community practices, emphasizing the importance of adapting pedagogical approaches to the socio-cultural realities of the territories. The conclusions highlight that the integration of traditional music into the Red de Músicas de Medellín not only represents a methodological shift but also a revaluation of cultural diversity in musical education. However, this process is not without challenges, as it requires overcoming resistance rooted in academic tradition. The study concludes that the success of these schools depends on the ability to construct an inclusive and adaptive educational approach that responds to the needs and contexts of the involved communities, thereby promoting a more equitable and representative musical education.