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Classical Music Courses

Courses in classical music can help you learn music theory, composition techniques, orchestration, and performance skills. You can build abilities in analyzing musical forms, interpreting scores, and understanding historical contexts. Many courses introduce tools like notation software, digital audio workstations, and recording equipment, that support creating and sharing your musical compositions.

Popular Classical Music Courses and Certifications


  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Fundamentals of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Design Software, Conceptual Design, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Storytelling, Design Strategies, Image Analysis, Creative Thinking, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Berklee

    Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

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

    4.7 stars, 392 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (392) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Advanced Mathematics, General Mathematics, Calculus, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback

    4.8 stars, 3K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Generative AI for Creative Professionals: Brief to Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Visual Storytelling, Prompt Engineering Tools, Responsible AI, Photo/Video Production and Technology, AI Orchestration, Media Production, AI Workflows, Multimedia, Video Production, Content Creation, Video Editing, Artificial Intelligence, Storyboarding, Creative Design, Creative Thinking, Brand Management, Music

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    Emory University

    So You Think You Know Tango?

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

    4.6 stars, 111 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (111) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Berklee

    Arranging for Songwriters

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music Performance, Music, Instrumental Music, Media Production, Writing

    4.5 stars, 84 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.6 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (6.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • D

    Duke University

    Copyright for Multimedia

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Data Sharing, Multimedia, Music, Video Production, Data Access, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Photography

    4.6 stars, 440 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (440) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Mockups, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Adobe XD, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Web Design and Development, Layout Design, Usability, User Research

    4.7 stars, 8.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (8.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Network Routing, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Design Strategies, Computer Science, Logical Reasoning

    4.8 stars, 6K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
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  • D

    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

    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

    4.6 stars, 355 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (355) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Post-Production, Image Quality, Photo/Video Production and Technology, File Management, Aesthetics, Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Web Presence, Social Media, Editing, Storytelling, Copywriting, Information Privacy, Writing

    4.7 stars, 6.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions: Berklee
  • Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Stanford Online
  • Generative AI for Creative Professionals: Brief to Delivery: STARWEAVER
  • So You Think You Know Tango?: Emory University
  • Arranging for Songwriters: Berklee
  • Creative Writing: Wesleyan University
  • Copyright for Multimedia: Duke University
  • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Algorithms: Stanford Online

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