Music teacher candidates student related to exam concerns opinions

The purpose of this research is to identify the opinions of undergraduate 1, undergraduate 2, undergraduate 3 and undergraduate 4 students who have studied in music teacher's department regarding the lessons and exam concerns of the music teacher candidates, especially during the exam, to minimize the negative consequences of concern and to contribute literature to further study on this issue. The sample group of the research consists of 100 students who have studied between 2021-2022 academic years at Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University and Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University. The survey, prepared with quantitative research management, was conducted as a very collection tool. In analyzing data, Independent Groups T-Test, Kruskal-Wallis H and Pearson Correlation test were performed. According to the results of the research, students who are enrolled in music teachers are most concerned about courses and exams and are determined to be less than piano courses and periods. The research also determined that the level of concern increases as the exam time approaches. In addition, there is no decrease in anxiety levels during the pandemic period, and even more students think that the piano is a lesson that needs to be applied face to face.