Music composition courses can help you learn melody creation, harmony development, orchestration techniques, and the structure of various musical forms. You can build skills in arranging music for different ensembles, writing for specific instruments, and developing your unique voice as a composer. Many courses introduce software tools like Sibelius or Finale for notation, as well as digital audio workstations like Ableton Live or Logic Pro, that support producing and refining your compositions.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Design Research, Responsible AI, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
★ 4.4 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Creativity, Post-Production, Digital Signal Processing, Editing
★ 4.9 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Video Game Development, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Software Visualization, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review
★ 4.7 (295) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance
★ 5 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Music, Software Development Tools, Music Theory, Post-Production, Multimedia, Vibrations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

GRAMMY GO
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Creativity, Aesthetics, System Configuration
★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Revenue Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Registration
★ 4.9 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Developing Training Materials, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Classroom Management, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration
★ 4.6 (104) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Web Applications, Game Design, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Musical Composition, Music, Multimedia, Graphics Software, Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Programming Tools, Javascript
★ 4.1 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Sciences, World Music, Education and Training, Social Justice, Social Impact, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Pedagogy, Public Affairs, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Classical Music, Advocacy, Case Studies
★ 4.7 (182) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance
★ 4.8 (505) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Media Production, Post-Production, Timelines, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks