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Music courses can help you learn music theory, composition techniques, audio production, and performance skills. You can build competencies in songwriting, arranging, and using digital audio workstations. Many courses introduce tools like MIDI software, recording equipment, and notation programs, allowing you to apply your skills in creating and producing music across various genres.


Popular Music Courses and Certifications


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    Vanderbilt University

    Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Art History, Interactive Learning, Psychology

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pathway to Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Music, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Culture, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Media and Communications, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Physical Science, Liberal Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Engineering Design Process, Environmental Science, Writing

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    Wesleyan University

    Capstone: Your Story

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Research

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Graphic Design, Typography, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Web Design and Development, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    崑曲之美

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music Performance, Aesthetics, Classical Music, Music History, Art History, World Music, Liberal Arts

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    University of London

    Discover Acting

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Literacy, Oral Expression, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Storytelling, Creativity, Mindfulness, Adaptability

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    Emory University

    So You Think You Know Tango?

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Music, World Music, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Music Performance

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Timelines, World History, Culture, European History, Design Elements And Principles

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    Michigan State University

    Effectively delivering the news to your audience

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Content Creation, Report Writing, Driving engagement, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Writing, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, Digital pedagogy, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Aesthetics, Creativity, Political Sciences, Community Development, Social Impact, Case Studies, Photography

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Health Care, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity

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

  • Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative: Vanderbilt University
  • Pathway to Space: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University
  • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
  • Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 崑曲之美: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Discover Acting: University of London
  • So You Think You Know Tango?: Emory University
  • Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno: Universidad de Palermo
  • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University

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