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Music History Courses

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.

Popular Music History Courses and Certifications


  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Tecnología musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Digital Signal Processing, Music History, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Digital Communications, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Multimedia, Collaborative Software, Patch Management, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms

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

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  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Music History, Music Performance

    ★ 4.6 (173) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • B

    Berklee

    Music Business Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Music, Contract Review, Registration, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Management, Legal Risk, Innovation, Revenue Management, Digital Content, Digital Transformation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    ★ 4.9 (2.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Berklee

    The Business of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Litigation and Civil Justice, Contract Review, Registration, Negotiation, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, Post-Production, Legal Risk, Entrepreneurship, File Management, Business

    ★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la producción musical

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Multimedia, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Editing

    ★ 4.9 (192) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part Two

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Multimedia, Aesthetics

    ★ 4.8 (473) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Florida

    Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Culture

    ★ 4.7 (147) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Oral Expression, Aesthetics, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.5 (406) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Market Opportunities, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Intellectual Property, Performing Arts, Marketing and Public Relations, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Music History, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Event Management, Media Production, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compensation Management

    ★ 4.5 (147) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • W

    West Virginia University

    Today’s Music Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Intellectual Property, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Consumer Behaviour, Event Management, Events and Conferences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Production Process, Regulatory Compliance, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (126) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Peking University

    20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

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

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of North Texas

    Bachelor of Science in General Business

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Model Evaluation, Compensation Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Organizational Change, Event Management, Grammar, Mediation, Sales Process, Statistical Visualization, Social Media Strategy, Team Leadership, Design Thinking, Public Policies, Probability & Statistics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Music History, Sociology

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job Ready
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music history courses

  • Tecnología musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
  • Music Business Foundations: Berklee
  • The Business of Music Production: Berklee
  • Introducción a la producción musical: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • History of Rock, Part Two: University of Rochester
  • Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll: University of Florida
  • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?: Vanderbilt University
  • Today’s Music Industry: West Virginia University

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