Guitar courses can help you learn chord progressions, strumming patterns, fingerpicking techniques, and music theory basics. You can build skills in improvisation, songwriting, and playing by ear, allowing for greater creativity and expression. Many courses introduce tools like tablature, metronomes, and digital audio workstations, which enhance practice routines and support recording projects.

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Music, Student Support and Services, Writing and Editing, Aesthetics, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music Performance, Music, Instrumental Music, Media Production, Writing
★ 4.5 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Instrumental Music
★ 4.9 (405) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Learning
★ 4.8 (206) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Personal Care, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience
★ 4.5 (335) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Social Studies, World History, Electronic Media, Social Impact
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Peer Review
★ 4.9 (555) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Musical Composition, Performing Arts, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Creativity
★ 4.1 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Multimedia, Aesthetics
★ 4.8 (473) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Automation, Editing, File Management, Collaborative Software, Digital Signal Processing, Writing, Timelines, Coordination, Data Import/Export, Computer Hardware, Electronic Media
★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Content Development and Management, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Creative Design, Digital Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Customer Analysis
★ 4.7 (23) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Videography, Cinematography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Visual Storytelling, Post-Production, Journals, Storytelling, Image Quality, Design Elements And Principles, Editing
★ 4.7 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks