Music history courses can help you learn about different musical genres, influential composers, and the cultural contexts that shaped various musical movements. You can build skills in analyzing musical scores, understanding historical trends, and discussing the impact of music on society. Many courses introduce tools like music notation software and audio editing programs, which can enhance your ability to create and critique music while applying historical insights to contemporary compositions.

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, World Music, Peer Review, Music History, Music Performance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Creativity, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Mediation, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Change, Event Management, Grammar, Sales Process, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Marketing Planning, Design Thinking, Global Marketing, Probability & Statistics, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Digital Media Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Political Sciences, Music History, Sociology
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Art History, Public History, Cultural Sensitivity, Medical Science and Research, World History, Music History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Music
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music Performance, Aesthetics, Classical Music, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Musical Composition, Art History, Music History
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Performing Arts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Immigration Law, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, World History, Community Organizing, Music History, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Advocacy, Music
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, Experimentation, Music History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months