1. Different emphases: The theory and practice of vocal music art mainly focus on the theoretical research of vocal music skills, singing performance and vocal music art, covering the training and practice of vocal music pitch, breathing control, articulation, timbre shaping and performance skills. Music education pays more attention to music teaching and teaching methods, including the principles of music teaching, the development of teaching materials and teaching methods, and the research of psychology, pedagogy and art pedagogy of music education.

2. The difference between the object and the audience: The theory and practice of vocal music art is aimed at the research on the cultivation and singing field of specific vocal music learners or professional singers, so as to cultivate students' musical skills and singing ability. Music education pays more attention to extensive music literacy and cultural education, aiming at improving students' appreciation, expression and aesthetic literacy of music art and cultivating comprehensive music quality, which is not limited to the vocal music field.