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: Data-Driven Marketing, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Content Development and Management, Marketing Budgets, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Brand Marketing, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Media Planning, Customer Engagement, Promotions and Campaigns, Shared Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Brand Awareness, Strategic Partnership
★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Layout Design, Visual Design, Logo Design, Design Reviews, Research and Design, Design Research
★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Beginner · 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

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 (102) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music Performance, Music, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Art History, Music History
★ 4.9 (708) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Culture, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Public History, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance
★ 4.9 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Music, Litigation and Civil Justice, Musical Composition, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Digital Assets, Case Law
★ 4.8 (720) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Musical Composition, Performing Arts, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Creativity
★ 4 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Care, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health, Infectious Diseases
★ 4.7 (88) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months