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.

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Editing, Post-Production, Organizational Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Instrumental Music, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Construction, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Music History, Editing, Software Installation, Creativity, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Respiration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Peer Review, Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Media Production, Post-Production, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Timelines, Storytelling, File Management, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Storytelling, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Writing, Oral Expression, Timelines, Creativity, Editing, Automation, File Management, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Storytelling, Writing, Oral Expression, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Editing, File Management, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Timelines, World History, Culture, European History, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Art History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months