Music composition courses can help you learn melody creation, harmony development, orchestration techniques, and the structure of various musical forms. You can build skills in arranging music for different ensembles, writing for specific instruments, and developing your unique voice as a composer. Many courses introduce software tools like Sibelius or Finale for notation, as well as digital audio workstations like Ableton Live or Logic Pro, that support producing and refining your compositions.

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Post-Production, Music, Media Production, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Mockups, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface (UI), Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, Visual Design, Digital Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, User Research
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Design, Art History, Visual Design, Information Architecture, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Design Research, Peer Review, 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

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Code Reusability, Application Programming Interface (API), Unit Testing, UI Components, Front-End Web Development, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Development Environment, Context Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Branding, Brand Management, Compliance Auditing, Brand Marketing, Auditing, Brand Awareness, Color Matching, Typography, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Aesthetics, Design, Social Studies, Art History, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Non-Verbal Communication, Sociology, Creativity, 3D Modeling, World History, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Quality, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Adaptability, Planning, Communication Strategies, File Management, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency, Grammar
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Productivity, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Cognitive flexibility, Mental Concentration, Creative Thinking, Time Management, Stress Management, Personal Development, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months