Music composition courses can help you learn melody creation, harmony development, orchestration techniques, and the structure of various musical forms. You can build skills in arranging music for different ensembles, writing for specific instruments, and developing your unique voice as a composer. Many courses introduce software tools like Sibelius or Finale for notation, as well as digital audio workstations like Ableton Live or Logic Pro, that support producing and refining your compositions.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Rehabilitation, Social Determinants Of Health, Health And Wellness Coaching, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Post-Production, Music, Media Production, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Organizational Skills, Music Performance, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Adaptability, Collaboration, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

GRAMMY GO
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Media Production, Post-Production, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Post-Production, Video Production, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Animations, Storytelling, Music, Timelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Electronics, Hardware Design, Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Physics, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Open Source Technology, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Technical Documentation, Content Creation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Music, Musical Composition, Aesthetics, Music History, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks