 This paper examines the scientific and methodological background of creating and developing distance learning courses for future music teachers. It defines the components and structure of their instrumental performance competency, as well as the content of the course. Based on the author's teaching experience with the basic musical instrument course, it outlines the main blocks of the course design and development. Three main methods are identified, involving information and communication technologies, such as multimedia, the project method, and features of knowledge and skills control. The results of implementing and experimental research into the use of distance learning courses for developing future music teachers' instrumental performance competencies are discussed. Finally, the impact of different methods on student success is explored. This article was authored by Lea Edmila, H. Heverlova, Alina Yishutina, Valentina V. Zamorotska, and others.