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: Music Performance, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Music, Electronic Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Editing, File Management, System Configuration
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Marketing, Content Creation, User Research, Goal Setting, Promotional Strategies, Social Media, Persona Development, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Safety, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Biology, Research Methodologies, Legal Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music History, Music Theory, Music Performance, Art History, Musical Composition, Aesthetics, Vibrations, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Public History, Liberal Arts, Journalism, Storytelling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
SAE Institute México
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Performing Arts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months