"Competencies of Students Entering Music Education" is a comprehensive guide that addresses the musical competencies of students entering the field of music education at the Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador de Miranda José Manuel Siso Martínez. The study aims to analyze the diverse musical abilities of students to optimize their preparation for the program. The guide highlights the challenges arising from the varying prior knowledge of students and offers valuable insights on how these competencies can be developed. In particular, it emphasizes the importance of skills such as playing musical instruments, reading and writing musical notation, and singing. The guide is a valuable resource for future music educators looking to enhance their own musical training and that of their students.