While conducting as a profession did not completely evolve until much later, it was a very intensive and rich development. In the past, conductors were not always precisely defined and frequently conducted performances of their own compositions. But over time, as musical compositions became more complicated throughout time, it was necessary to use specialized ensemble leadership. There emerged musicians who focused only on conducting and who developed the essential abilities to guide an ensemble. The beginning of the professionalization of conducting and the introduction of conducting in high musical institutions influenced the formation and development of the conducting profession. While higher educational music institutions such as those in France and Germany were among the first to introduce conducting as a key part of music education, other significant institutions introduced conducting programs at the beginning of the 20th century. Their conducting engagement and pedagogical contribution laid the foundation for further progress. Through conducting programs and mentoring, young conductors acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to realize their artistic vision and successfully lead ensembles.