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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Writing, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Vocabulary, Style Guides

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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

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      Berklee

      Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music Performance, Music Theory, Music

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      New York University

      Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, Music Performance, World History, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Storytelling, Creativity, Non-Verbal Communication, Electronic Media, Digital Communications

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      Dartmouth College

      Introduction to German Opera

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Classical Music, Music Performance, Performing Arts

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      Berklee

      Guitar Performance Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Performing Arts

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Classical Music, Creativity

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      Coursera Project Network

      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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      Berklee

      Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Teaching, Music Performance, World Music, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

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      102 reviews

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      The University of Melbourne

      How Music Can Change Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Rehabilitation, Community Development, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Rapport Building, Neurology

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      178 reviews

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      LearnQuest

      Getting Started with Teradata

      Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Import/Export, Software Installation, Performance Tuning

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Music of American English Pronunciation

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular getting started with music theory courses

    • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
    • Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project: Berklee
    • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
    • Introduction to German Opera: Dartmouth College
    • Guitar Performance Techniques: Berklee
    • Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch: Coursera Project Network
    • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee
    • How Music Can Change Your Life: The University of Melbourne

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