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 Theory, Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Coordination, Mental Concentration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Curtis Institute of Music
Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Musical Composition
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutritional Assessment, Athletic Training, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Needs Assessment, Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Peer Review, Typography, Design Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Writing and Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of New Mexico
Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Health Care, Mindfulness, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Cinematography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Multimedia, Timelines, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Research, Writing, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Analytical Skills, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks