Songwriting courses can help you learn lyric writing, melody composition, song structure, and chord progressions. You can build skills in crafting hooks, developing themes, and collaborating with other musicians. Many courses introduce tools like digital audio workstations (DAWs) for recording and editing, as well as software for notation and arrangement. You'll also explore techniques for storytelling through music and the business aspects of songwriting, including copyright and publishing.

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Classical Music, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Law, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Music, Litigation and Civil Justice
★ 4.8 (396) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing and Editing, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Visual Storytelling, Multimedia
★ 4.4 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Editing, Storytelling
★ 4.5 (797) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review
★ 4.6 (307) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Scripting, Video Editing, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Writing, AI powered creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Facebook, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Drive Engagement, AI powered creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing Management, Marketing, Music, Marketing Materials, Event Management, Marketing Planning, Branding, Event Marketing, Social Media Management, Brand Management, Promotional Strategies, Fiscal Management, Marketing Budgets, Business Marketing, Revenue Management, Financial Planning, Music History
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music History, Classical Music, World Music, Creativity
★ 4.6 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Storytelling, Honesty, Journalism, Editing, Blogs, Content Creation, Personal Development, Meditation & Breathwork, Lifelong Learning, Investigation, Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Creativity, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Peer Review, Goal Setting
★ 4.4 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Videography, Storytelling, Post-Production, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Visual Storytelling, File Management, Editing, Writing and Editing, Writing, Creativity, Content Creation, Leadership, Image Quality, Planning, Color Theory, Goal Setting
★ 4.7 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Music Performance, Creativity, Aesthetics, Oral Expression, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, System Configuration
★ 4.4 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months