Abstract
This article highlights the pedagogical possibilities of using national and spiritual values in music education. It analyzes the views of Eastern thinkers, particularly Abu Nasr al-Farabi and Abu Ali ibn Sina, on musical art, its role in the spiritual development of individuals, moral education, and the development of creative abilities. Particular attention is also paid to the rich musical heritage of the Uzbek people, traditional folk songs, folklore, the ustoz-shogird (master-apprentice) traditions, and the importance of national values in shaping students’ spiritual and aesthetic worldview. Effective utilization of our rich national heritage and historical traditions within the music education system plays a pivotal role in nurturing the younger generation into comprehensive and spiritually enriched individuals. This process goes beyond merely organizing educational sessions; it establishes a solid pedagogical foundation for the holistic development of future specialists' musical and creative abilities, as well as the cultivation of high aesthetic taste and artistic and musical perception. The unique characteristics and centuries-old traditions of Uzbek folk musical art serve to enrich students' practical and theoretical knowledge, fostering the expansion of their creative thinking skills.