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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Drive Engagement, Music Performance, Event Management, Music, Portfolio Management, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, Recruitment Strategies, Professional Networking, Web Presence, Relationship Building, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Target Market
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Smart Goals, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Relationship Management, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Pompeu Fabra of Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Music, Open Source Technology, Python Programming, Applied Mathematics, Classification Algorithms, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Musical Composition, Post-Production, Editing, File Management, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Media Production, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Post-Production, Performing Arts, Timelines, Writing, Editing, Digital Signal Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Media Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Performance, Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Writing and Editing, Post-Production, Media Production, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Music, Culture, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Aesthetics, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Intellectual Property, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Consumer Behaviour, Event Management, Events and Conferences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Production Process, Regulatory Compliance, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
SAE Institute México
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Sungkyunkwan University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Music Theory, World Music, Classical Music, Aesthetics, Culture, Language Competency, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months