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Classical Music Courses

Courses in classical music can help you learn music theory, composition techniques, orchestration, and performance skills. You can build abilities in analyzing musical forms, interpreting scores, and understanding historical contexts. Many courses introduce tools like notation software, digital audio workstations, and recording equipment, that support creating and sharing your musical compositions.

Popular Classical Music Courses and Certifications


  • Y

    Yale University

    Moral Foundations of Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Studies, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Economics

    ★ 4.9 (6.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Creativity

    ★ 4.6 (6.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Copyright for Multimedia

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Data Sharing, Multimedia, Music, Video Production, Data Ethics, Data Access, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Photography

    ★ 4.6 (439) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Design Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (345) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part Two

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, Multimedia

    ★ 4.8 (473) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Design, Post-Production, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, File Management, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Web Presence, Social Media, Storytelling, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing, Web Design and Development

    ★ 4.7 (6.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Arranging for Songwriters

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music Performance, Music, Instrumental Music, Media Production, Writing

    ★ 4.5 (82) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Mockups, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI), Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, Visual Design, Digital Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, User Research

    ★ 4.7 (8.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern Art & Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.8 (6.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Sonido Espacial y 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Music, Spatial Analysis, Human Factors, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity

    ★ 4.7 (392) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular classical music courses

  • Moral Foundations of Politics : Yale University
  • Creative Writing: Wesleyan University
  • Copyright for Multimedia: Duke University
  • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
  • History of Rock, Part Two: University of Rochester
  • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University
  • Arranging for Songwriters: Berklee
  • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art

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