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: 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

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

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
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

Vanderbilt University
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

Universidad de Palermo
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

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Culture
★ 4.7 (147) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Tel Aviv University
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

University of Washington
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

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
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

West Virginia University
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

The Museum of Modern Art
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