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.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Court Systems, Liberal Arts, Public History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy
★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fudan University
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Qualitative Research, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, European History, Economics, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economic Development, Political Sciences
★ 4.6 (132) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Network Model, Combinatorics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Model Optimization, Python Programming
★ 4.8 (63) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Art History, Writing and Editing, Writing, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Aesthetics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Timelines, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Videography, Video Production, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Productivity
★ 4.4 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Chicago
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Public History, Common Core Standards, Instructional Strategies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Research, Governance
★ 4.7 (75) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Aesthetics, Sociology, Visual Storytelling, Advocacy, World History, Political Sciences
★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, European History, Public History, Oral Expression, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Governance
★ 4.9 (184) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Language Learning, Language Competency, Literacy
★ 4.9 (44) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Music, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Case Studies, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Driving engagement, Liberal Arts, Communication, Analysis, Writing
★ 4.7 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.3 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Ethics, European History, International Relations, Interoperability, Data Security, Ancient History, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies
★ 4.4 (385) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months