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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Report Writing, Research Reports, Investigation, Research, Peer Review, Content Creation, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Writing and Editing, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Analysis, Intellectual Property, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Creativity, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Agentic systems, Aesthetics, Algorithms, Musical Composition
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Writing, Storytelling, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Music, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Graphics Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Project Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Typography, Layout Design, File Management, Design Elements And Principles, Design Specifications, Color Theory
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Videography, Video Editing, Cinematography, Video Production, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Layout Design, Typography, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Digital Design, Design Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Corporate Strategy, Legal Risk, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Market Share, Production Process, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Promotional Strategies, Organizational Structure, Product Marketing, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Video Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Photography, Post-Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Image Quality, AI powered creativity, File Management, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Data Sharing, Information Management, Editing, Data Import/Export, Cloud Storage
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Visual Storytelling, Color Matching, File Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months