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Music History Courses

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.

Popular Music History Courses and Certifications


  • B

    Berklee

    The Business of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Litigation and Civil Justice, Contract Review, Registration, Negotiation, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, Post-Production, Legal Risk, Entrepreneurship, File Management, Business

    ★ 4.8 (5.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • S

    Skillshare

    Music Creation Essentials: Theory, Writing, and Production

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Choral Music, Classical Music, Performing Arts, Post-Production, Writing and Editing, Media Production, Editing, Creativity

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la producción musical

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Multimedia, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Editing

    ★ 4.9 (192) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Market Opportunities, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Intellectual Property, Performing Arts, Marketing and Public Relations, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Music History, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Event Management, Media Production, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compensation Management

    ★ 4.5 (147) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, World History, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Culture, European History, Socioeconomics, Social Impact

    ★ 4.6 (197) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Florida

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

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

    ★ 4.7 (147) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • G

    GRAMMY GO

    Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Target Audience, Brand Management, User Feedback, Customer Insights, Storytelling, Growth Strategies, Marketing, Driving engagement, Market Research, Target Market, Promotional Strategies, Social Media, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, World History, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology, Diplomacy, Public History, Demography, Public Affairs, Economics

    ★ 4.8 (343) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, European History, Social Studies, World History, Economic Development, Ancient History, International Relations, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Justice, Political Sciences

    ★ 4.7 (356) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Tecnología musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Digital Signal Processing, Music History, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Digital Communications, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Multimedia, Collaborative Software, Patch Management, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms

    ★ 4.8 (267) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    West Virginia University

    Today’s Music Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Intellectual Property, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Consumer Behaviour, Event Management, Events and Conferences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Production Process, Regulatory Compliance, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (126) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    透过摄影看世界

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Aesthetics, Public History, Art History, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Liberal Arts

    ★ 4.8 (101) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Business of Music Production: Berklee
  • Music Creation Essentials: Theory, Writing, and Production: Skillshare
  • Introducción a la producción musical: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?: Vanderbilt University
  • Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno: Universidad de Palermo
  • Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll: University of Florida
  • Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding: GRAMMY GO
  • The History of Modern Israel - Part II: Challenges of Israel as a sovereign state: Tel Aviv University
  • Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities: University of Washington
  • Tecnología musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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