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.

University of Minnesota
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
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

University of Michigan
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
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

Universiteit Leiden
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months