Music Theory Courses
Music theory courses can help you learn chord progressions, scales, rhythm, and harmony. You can build skills in reading sheet music, analyzing compositions, and creating original pieces. Many courses introduce tools like notation software and digital audio workstations, that support composing and arranging music. You'll also explore concepts such as counterpoint, form, and orchestration, allowing you to apply your knowledge in various musical genres and styles.
Popular Music Theory Courses and Certifications
California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Ideation, Creative Design, Logo Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Conceptual Design, Brand Strategy, Design Reviews, Layout Design, Style Guides, Digital Design, Art History
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Post-Production, Media Production, Writing
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance
The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Technology Solutions, Design Thinking, Culture, Public History, Journalism, Social Justice, Design Elements And Principles, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Sociology, 3D Modeling, World History
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Storytelling, Writing
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Music, Brand Strategy, Branding, Project Planning, Performing Arts, Business, Social Media
Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Art History, Aesthetics, Storytelling, Liberal Arts
Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity, Coordination
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Instrumental Music
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Peer Review
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music Performance, Storytelling, Project Planning, Instrumental Music, Production Planning, Web Presence, Social Media Content, Brand Marketing, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Sustainable Business, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Media Production, Social Media
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music theory courses
- Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
- The Art of Music Production: Berklee
- Guitar for Beginners: Berklee
- Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: The Museum of Modern Art
- Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions: Berklee
- Songwriting: Writing the Music: Berklee
- Music Business: Berklee
- Introduction to Classical Music: Yale University
- Piano Techniques for Modern Music: Berklee
- Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange: Berklee
