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Classical Music Courses

Courses in classical music can help you learn music theory, composition techniques, orchestration, and performance skills. You can build abilities in analyzing musical forms, interpreting scores, and understanding historical contexts. Many courses introduce tools like notation software, digital audio workstations, and recording equipment, that support creating and sharing your musical compositions.


Popular Classical Music Courses and Certifications


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    The Museum of Modern Art

    透过摄影看世界

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Aesthetics, Art History, Public History, Storytelling

    4.8
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    101 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Psalms and the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Music

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

    Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    610 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    崑曲之美

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music Performance, Aesthetics, Classical Music, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    698 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Producción Musical y su Efecto en la Composición

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Music, Instrumental Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    524 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Music Theory, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

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    333 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Introducción a la producción de música

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Instrumental Music, File Management, Editing, Automation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    264 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Sonidos digitales: síntesis y procesamiento en el computador

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Digital Communications, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming Tools, Multimedia, Vibrations, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Python Programming

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    458 reviews

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    Berklee

    Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Classical Music

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    552 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Introducción al Arte Sonoro

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Performing Arts, Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Art History, Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Vibrations, Psychology, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    285 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAE Institute México

    Introducción a la Producción y Apreciación musical

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Psalms and the Arts: Duke University
  • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
  • 崑曲之美: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Producción Musical y su Efecto en la Composición: Berklee
  • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
  • Introducción a la producción de música: Berklee
  • Sonidos digitales: síntesis y procesamiento en el computador: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch: Coursera
  • Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys: Berklee

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