Music appreciation courses can help you learn about musical genres, historical contexts, and the elements of music such as rhythm, melody, and harmony. You can build skills in active listening, critical analysis of compositions, and understanding the cultural significance of various styles. Many courses introduce tools like music notation software and audio editing programs, allowing you to explore how these skills are applied in creating and analyzing music, enhancing your overall appreciation and understanding of the art form.
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Storytelling, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Writing, Oral Expression, Timelines, Creativity, Editing, Automation, File Management, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Electronic Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Performing Arts, Media Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Instrumental Music, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Construction, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Peer Review, Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Media Production, Post-Production, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Timelines, Storytelling, File Management, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Hardware Design, Digital Design, Instrumental Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Interoperability, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Physics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Editing, Post-Production, Organizational Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Intellectual Property, Electronic Media, Production Process, Event Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music, Media Production, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Music History, Editing, Software Installation, Creativity, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months