Music Composition Courses
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.
Popular Music Composition Courses and Certifications
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance
Skills you'll gain: Client Services, Presentations, Logo Design, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Brand Strategy, Branding, Workflow Management, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Verbal Communication Skills, Style Guides, Relationship Management, Process Management, Ideation, Customer Insights, Typography, Design Research, Business Research, Project Documentation
Curtis Institute of Music
Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Music History
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Brainstorming, Architectural Design, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Curiosity, Empathy, Design, Design Strategies, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Creative Design, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Creativity
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
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity
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
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance
The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Student Engagement, Creative Thinking, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness, Aesthetics, Art History, Curriculum Development, Empathy, Learning Styles, Social Impact, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Literacy
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Social Skills, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Grammar
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
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music composition courses
- Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata: University of Michigan
- Brand Identity Design: Develop an Efficient Workflow : Skillshare
- Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3: Curtis Institute of Music
- Making Architecture: IE Business School
- Cameras, Exposure, and Photography: Michigan State University
- Advanced React: Meta
- Composición de canciones: Berklee
- Wedding & Portrait Photography: Capture Perfect Moments: Skillshare
- Introducción a la guitarra: Berklee
- Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
