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Music Theory Courses

Music theory courses can help you learn chord progressions, scales, rhythm, and harmony. You can build skills in reading sheet music, analyzing compositions, and creating original pieces. Many courses introduce tools like notation software and digital audio workstations, that support composing and arranging music. You'll also explore concepts such as counterpoint, form, and orchestration, allowing you to apply your knowledge in various musical genres and styles.

Popular Music Theory Courses and Certifications


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    Berklee

    Piano Techniques for Modern Music

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity, Coordination

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    The Art of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Post-Production, Media Production, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sage Publications

    Music Management, Marketing and PR

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Music Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Developing Training Materials, Instrumental Music, Peer Review, Education Software and Technology, Music Performance, Teaching, Classroom Management, Performing Arts, Storytelling, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Post-Production, Media Production, Active Listening, Writing, Creativity, Empowerment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Ideation, Creative Design, Logo Design, Visual Storytelling, Design Software, Conceptual Design, Brand Strategy, Design Reviews, Layout Design, Style Guides, Digital Design, Art History

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Berklee

    Guitar for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Operations Management, Customer Analysis, Operations, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statement Analysis, Operational Excellence, Return On Investment, Accrual Accounting, Human Capital, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Branding, Marketing, People Management, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Peer Review, Project Design, Corporate Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    B

    Berklee

    The Singer Songwriter

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, File Management, Music, Music Performance, Musical Composition, Performing Arts, Instrumental Music, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Automation, Media Production, Editing, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    4.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    B

    Berklee

    Songwriting: Writing the Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Storytelling, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Berklee

    Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Music, Brand Strategy, Branding, Project Planning, Music Performance, Business, Social Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Berklee

    Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    403 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Berklee

    Singing Popular Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Oral Expression, Music, Performing Arts, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Piano Techniques for Modern Music: Berklee
  • The Art of Music Production: Berklee
  • Music Management, Marketing and PR: Sage Publications
  • Music Education for Teachers: Berklee
  • Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Guitar for Beginners: Berklee
  • Business Foundations: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Singer Songwriter: Berklee
  • Songwriting: Writing the Music: Berklee
  • Music Business: Berklee

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