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Music Theory Courses

Music theory courses can help you learn chord progressions, scales, rhythm, and harmony. You can build skills in reading sheet music, analyzing compositions, and creating original pieces. Many courses introduce tools like notation software and digital audio workstations, that support composing and arranging music. You'll also explore concepts such as counterpoint, form, and orchestration, allowing you to apply your knowledge in various musical genres and styles.


Popular Music Theory Courses and Certifications


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    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, User Experience Design, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Requirements Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Songwriting: Writing the Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Storytelling

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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Jupyter, NumPy, Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Data Processing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Google SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Content Creation, User Research, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Business Ethics, Event Management, Media Production

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Arranging for Songwriters

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Writing, Creativity

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Teoria Musical

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, World Music, Peer Review, Music History, Music Performance

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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Conflict Management, Child Welfare, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Legal Research, Case Law, Journalism, Research, Investigation, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
  • Songwriting: Writing the Music: Berklee
  • Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Stanford University
  • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
  • Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?: Vanderbilt University
  • Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions: Berklee
  • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Arranging for Songwriters: Berklee
  • Teoria Musical: Berklee

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