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.

Advancing Women in Tech
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, Vibe coding, Problem Solving, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering Tools, Ideation, AI Personalization, Empowerment, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Independent Thinking
★ 4.6 (75) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Persona (User Experience), UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Wireframing, User Interface (UI), User Research, UI/UX Research, Web Design and Development, User Centered Design, Design Strategies, Persona Development, Design Research, Mockups, Usability Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Target Audience
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Mechanics
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
★ 4.7 (209) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering, Process Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Physical Science, Three-Phase
★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Diversity Awareness, World History, Community Organizing, Music History, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Public History, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Advocacy, Music
★ 4.9 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Research, Writing, Report Writing, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Writing and Editing, Planning, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Style Guides, Descriptive Statistics
★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, World History, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Electronic Media
★ 4.8 (83) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Instructional Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Learning Strategies, Liberal Arts, Analytical Skills, Self-Awareness, Writing
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Storytelling, Multimedia, Design Elements And Principles, Design Research, Digital Publishing, Peer Review, Aesthetics, Design Reviews, Creativity
★ 4.5 (3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks