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The aim of the study was to find out what a child´s artistic agency is in the music and how can it be supported in early childhood education. Pedagogically, the focus was particularly on working methods, the learning environment and the role of the teacher. The research represented a qualitative case study. The pre-material used in the research was a book directed at early music education. The actual material was collected by interviewing the expert. The interview was a semi-structured theme interview, and the research material was analyzed by content analysis. Five thematic topics emerged from the results of the study that describe the child`s artistic agency in the music and the pedagogical factors related to its support. The artistic agency manifested in complex and different ways in music. In principle, the interaction between the breeder and the child plays an important role. The results were emphasized in particular the support of the child`s imagination, empathy and play. The child`s opportunities to express themselves creatively through music and art were also highlighted. Versatile modes of action, and a learning environment supporting experimentation and musical play seem to promote the child`s artistic ability to experience music. With this study is possible to look at the elements of art and music more in detail that enable the child`s artistic agency in music. In addition, through the chosen perspective the aim is to create a pedagogically more comprehensive and child-centered picture of music education in early childhood education.