José Joaquín Vargas Calvo

José Joaquín Vargas Calvo

educator Costa Rica

José Joaquín Vargas Calvo was a pivotal figure in the development of music education in Costa Rica, notable for creating the first official music programs in the country in 1925. His contributions laid the foundation for a century-long emphasis on music education in schools, establishing it as a vital part of the curriculum and fostering the training of music educators in universities. Vargas Calvo famously asserted that teaching music requires not just knowledge of the subject but the ability to teach it effectively.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,802
Power
46$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 1 9.00 0.07% +0% 5,094,118 3,802 $62,000 46$
Totals 1 5,094,118 3,802 $62,000 46$
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