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Classical Music Courses

Courses in classical music can help you learn music theory, composition techniques, orchestration, and performance skills. You can build abilities in analyzing musical forms, interpreting scores, and understanding historical contexts. Many courses introduce tools like notation software, digital audio workstations, and recording equipment, that support creating and sharing your musical compositions.


Popular Classical Music Courses and Certifications


  • B

    Berklee

    Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Instrumental Music

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    403 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to German Opera

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Berklee

    The Technology of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Post-Production, Creativity, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Editing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Music for Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Mental Health, Personal Care, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Habit Formation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    334 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gestión musical en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Production Process, Product Planning, Team Oriented, Production Management, Production Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Business Planning, Team Management, Program Evaluation, Digital Analysis, Relationship Building, Promotional Strategies, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music History, Classical Music, World Music, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Berklee

    Producing Music in the Home Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Editing, Post-Production, Organizational Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Art History

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Piano Sonata: Beethoven and the Romantics

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Florida

    Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Culture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Teoria Musical

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange: Berklee
  • Introduction to German Opera: Dartmouth College
  • The Technology of Music Production: Berklee
  • Music for Wellness: Berklee
  • Gestión musical en América Latina: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Producing Music in the Home Studio: Berklee
  • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
  • The Piano Sonata: Beethoven and the Romantics: University of Michigan
  • Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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