Songwriting courses can help you learn lyric writing, melody composition, song structure, and chord progressions. You can build skills in crafting hooks, developing themes, and collaborating with other musicians. Many courses introduce tools like digital audio workstations (DAWs) for recording and editing, as well as software for notation and arrangement. You'll also explore techniques for storytelling through music and the business aspects of songwriting, including copyright and publishing.

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music Performance, Music Theory, Music
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of the Arts London
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Creativity, Interactive Design, Data Ethics, Music Performance, Human Computer Interaction, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Course Development, Peer Review, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · 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), Animation and Game Design, Music, Application Development, Multimedia, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Blogs, Marketing Psychology, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Marketing Materials, Advertising Campaigns, Generative AI, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Teaching, Music Performance, World Music, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
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

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Documentation, Concision, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Writing, Technical Documentation, Editing, Teamwork, Professionalism, Communication, Planning, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Creativity, Legal Research, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis, Technology Strategies, Music
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks