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Guitar Courses

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.


Popular Guitar Courses and Certifications


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    Berklee

    Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange

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

    4.9
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    402 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Music and Social Action

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Pedagogy, Teaching, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Advocacy, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    181 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Physics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Your Artistic Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Market Research, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Content Strategy, Performing Arts, Email Marketing, Entrepreneurship

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    552 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Music of American English Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    The Music of the Beatles

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    749 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategies for Success in your Music Career

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Organizational Skills, Music Performance, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Adaptability, Collaboration, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Consonants of American English Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    崑曲之美

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    698 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Electronic Music Performance Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Music, Electronic Media

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Launching Your Music Career

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Recruitment, Music Performance, Event Management, Portfolio Management, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, Recruitment Strategies, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Target Market

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange: Berklee
  • Music and Social Action: Yale University
  • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
  • Building Your Artistic Brand: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys: Berklee
  • The Music of American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine
  • The Music of the Beatles: University of Rochester
  • Strategies for Success in your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Consonants of American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine
  • 崑曲之美: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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