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Music History Courses

Music history courses can help you learn about different musical genres, influential composers, and the cultural contexts that shaped various musical movements. You can build skills in analyzing musical scores, understanding historical trends, and discussing the impact of music on society. Many courses introduce tools like music notation software and audio editing programs, which can enhance your ability to create and critique music while applying historical insights to contemporary compositions.


Popular Music History Courses and Certifications


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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Art History, Cultural Diversity

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Culture, Medical Equipment and Technology, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History

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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

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    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to German Opera

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Classical Music, Music Performance, Performing Arts

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    Berklee

    Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Automation, File Management, Writing, Coordination, Editing, Electronic Media, System Configuration, Technology Solutions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Tecnología musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Collaborative Software, Digital Design, Instrumental Music, Data Sharing, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Creativity, Digital Publishing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Developing Your Musicianship

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Classical Music

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    Berklee

    The Art of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Writing, Technology Solutions

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    Berklee

    Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Lawsuits, Self-Starter, Branding, Music, Open Mindset, Revenue Management, Social Media, Business

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Pro Tools Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, File Management, Electronic Media

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    606 reviews

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    Berklee

    Music Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Classroom Management, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Cultural Responsiveness, Media Production, Active Listening, Writing, Creativity, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Collaboration, Technology Solutions

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    3K reviews

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    Berklee

    The Technology of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Creativity, Editing, File Management, System Configuration

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music history courses

  • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Music and Social Action: Yale University
  • Introduction to German Opera: Dartmouth College
  • Music Production: Berklee
  • Tecnología musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee
  • The Art of Music Production: Berklee
  • Music Business: Berklee
  • Pro Tools Basics: Berklee

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