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.

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Power, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Network Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Developing Training Materials, Instrumental Music, Peer Review, Education Software and Technology, Music Performance, Teaching, Classroom Management, Performing Arts, Storytelling, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Post-Production, Media Production, Active Listening, Writing, Creativity, Empowerment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Musical Composition
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Storytelling, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music Performance, Storytelling, Project Planning, Instrumental Music, Production Planning, Web Presence, Social Media Content, Brand Marketing, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Sustainable Business, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Media Production, Social Media
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Choral Music, Classical Music, Performing Arts, Post-Production, Writing and Editing, Media Production, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Oral Expression, Music, Performing Arts, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Instrumental Music
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Peer Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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