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.
University of London
Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Cryptography, Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Curtis Institute of Music
Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Music History, Music Performance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Timelines, Post-Production, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Color Theory, Video Production, Cinematography, Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Configuration Management, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Music, Color Matching, File Management, Typography
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Interoperability, Development Environment, File I/O
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Promotional Strategies, Business Strategy, Innovation, Digital Content, Content Creation, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Storytelling, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Music, Oral Expression, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, electromagnetics, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Equipment, Electronics, Physics, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Human Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Psychology, Intellectual Property, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Art History, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Adobe Acrobat, Document Management, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Process Design, Design Reviews, File Management, Presentations, Client Services, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Version Control, Creative Design, Branding, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Electronic Media, Content Creation, Storytelling, Multimedia, Blogs, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Journals
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks