Music history courses can help you learn about different musical genres, influential composers, and the cultural contexts that shaped various musical movements. You can build skills in analyzing musical scores, understanding historical trends, and discussing the impact of music on society. Many courses introduce tools like music notation software and audio editing programs, which can enhance your ability to create and critique music while applying historical insights to contemporary compositions.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Art History, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Classical Music, Music Performance, Performing Arts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music Performance, Music, Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Peer Review, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Media Production, Performing Arts, Editing, Music Theory, Post-Production, Music Performance, Creativity, Timelines, Digital Signal Processing, Data Import/Export, Electronic Media, Automation, File Management, System Configuration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music, Team Building, Creativity, Lawsuits, Creative Problem-Solving, Brand Management, Innovation, Project Planning, Relationship Building, Music Performance, Product Development, Professional Networking, Musical Composition, Business, Revenue Management, Social Media
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Performing Arts, Post-Production, Media Production
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Creativity, Digital Signal Processing, Editing, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Marketing Design, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Musical Composition, Music, Music History, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Performing Arts, Media Production, Business Management, Business, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Team Building, Music Theory, Digital Assets, Post-Production, Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Digital Signal Processing, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Education Software and Technology, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Teaching, Performing Arts, Music Performance, World Music, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Post-Production, Media Production, Storytelling, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Writing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music Theory, Peer Review, Performing Arts, Project Planning, Social Media, Music Performance, Professional Networking, Media Production, Team Leadership, Sustainable Business, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Planning, Brand Management, Initiative and Leadership, Branding, Digital Signal Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months