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Music Composition Courses

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.

Popular Music Composition Courses and Certifications


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    U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    PRINCÍPIOS GERAIS DA TÉCNICA DO VIOLINO E DA VIOLA DE ARCO

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of New Mexico

    Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Maternal Health, Ancient History, Music, Intercultural Competence, Health Care, Liberal Arts

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to AutoSAR

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Development Environment, Middleware, Systems Architecture, Application Development, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Application Frameworks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    324 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    The Art of Filmmaking

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Videography, Peer Review, Visual Storytelling, Post-Production, Journals, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Editing, Creativity, Media Production, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Content Creation, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Personal Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 5

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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Capstone: Your Story

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Color Theory, Typography

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    329 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    CapCut for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, TikTok, Storytelling, Animations, Timelines, Post-Production, Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Multimedia, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Videography, Creativity, Editing, Productivity, Color Matching, Typography

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to Italian Opera

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Minnesota

    Guided Imagery

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Treatment Planning, Meditation & Breathwork, Clinical Assessment, Music, Education Software and Technology, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental Health Therapies, Physiology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Michigan State University

    Journalism, the future, and you!

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Media Relations, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    382 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Pronunciation of American English Project

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • PRINCÍPIOS GERAIS DA TÉCNICA DO VIOLINO E DA VIOLA DE ARCO: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing: University of New Mexico
  • Introduction to AutoSAR: EDUCBA
  • The Art of Filmmaking: California Institute of the Arts
  • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 5: Curtis Institute of Music
  • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University
  • VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert: EDUCBA
  • CapCut for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Introduction to Italian Opera: Dartmouth College
  • Guided Imagery: University of Minnesota

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