Korkut Ata Türkiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi

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The conditions that an individual encounters play an important role in the transformation of their musical talent potential into performance. While an individual may possess significant potential, the preservation, enhancement, and proper direction of this potential are closely tied to environmental factors. For instance, receiving quality education, being immersed in an educational environment conducive to advancing one's talents, encountering skilled teachers and role models – these are influenced by the circumstances within one's family, school, city, and even country, which collectively impact talent development. This study focuses on the characteristics that experts working with talented students in the field of music within conservatories should possess. The aim is to identify the essential attributes that educators working with musically talented students in conservatories should possess. In this context, the study addresses conservatories in Türkiye, the expected qualities in educators for nurturing talents, and the roles specifically played by domain experts in the development of musical talent. According to the study, educators working in the field of music exhibit expertise in their domain, an approach that motivates students, a genuine love for the field that they impart to students, and the ability to broaden students' visions. These are among the prominent qualities highlighted. The study is believed to provide valuable insights for educators working with musically talented students, particularly during their practical applications.