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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Design Software, Web Design and Development, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Layout Design, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphics Software, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Video Game Development, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Software Visualization, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Timelines, Motion Graphics, Post-Production, Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Computer Graphic Techniques, System Configuration, Editing, Data Import/Export, Color Matching, File Management, Typography, Performance Tuning
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Budget Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Resilience, Brand Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Growth Strategies, Relationship Building, Brand Awareness, Product Promotion, Brand Strategy, Business Development, Rapport Building, Brand Management, Sustainable Business, Public Relations, Music Performance, Proposal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Habit Formation, Self-Motivation, Motivational Skills, Creativity, Goal Setting, Creative Thinking, Leadership and Management, Productivity, Initiative and Leadership, Business Planning, Growth Mindedness, Employee Engagement, Copywriting, Market Opportunities, Music, Student Support and Services, Fundraising, Personal Development, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Packaging and Labeling, Adobe Illustrator, Brand Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Presentations, Content Creation, Target Audience, Web Presence, Storytelling, Branding, Color Theory, Social Media Content, Color Matching, Typography, Graphic Design, Animations, Design Software, Graphical Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Media Production, Color Matching, Music, Visual Storytelling, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Governance, Leadership Studies, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Case Studies, Team Performance Management, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, People Development, Performance Improvement, Procedure Development, Culture, Recruitment Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Music, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Case Studies, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Driving engagement, Liberal Arts, Communication, Analysis, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months