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, Music Performance, Music Theory, Instrumental Music
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, World Music, Music Performance, Music History, Performing Arts
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Marketing Planning, Performance Metric, Marketing Strategies, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing, Music Performance, Driving engagement, Sales Presentations, Goal Setting, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement, Booking (Sales), Promotional Strategies, Event Marketing, Proposal Writing, Professional Networking, Music, Talent Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Peer Review, Music Performance, Editing, Timelines, Coordination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Music, Student Support and Services, Writing and Editing, Aesthetics, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Media Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Art History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Classical Music, Liberal Arts, Music, Art History, Social Justice, Social Impact, Music History, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Community Organizing, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Music Performance, Advocacy, Culture, Case Studies, Education and Training, Pedagogy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Drive Engagement, Strategic Planning, Recruitment, Music Performance, Event Management, Portfolio Management, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, Professional Networking, Web Presence, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Target Market
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Art History, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Public History, Sociology, Political Sciences, Governance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Peer Review
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks