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.

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music History, Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition, Art History, Instrumental Music, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Electronic Media, Psychology, Vibrations, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
SAE Institute México
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Aesthetics, Post-Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Houston
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Safety Assurance, Engineering Practices
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Music, Electronic Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Performing Arts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music Performance, Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Classical Music, Art History, Music History
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Budget Management, Digital Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Resilience, Brand Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Growth Strategies, Relationship Building, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Business Relationship Management, Sustainable Business, Music Performance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Organizational Skills, Music Performance, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Adaptability, Collaboration, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Revenue Management, Musical Composition, Revenue Recognition, Music Performance, Performance Reporting, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Compensation Strategy, Registration, Digital Content
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months