Music theory courses can help you learn chord progressions, scales, rhythm, and harmony. You can build skills in reading sheet music, analyzing compositions, and creating original pieces. Many courses introduce tools like notation software and digital audio workstations, that support composing and arranging music. You'll also explore concepts such as counterpoint, form, and orchestration, allowing you to apply your knowledge in various musical genres and styles.

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Market Opportunities, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Intellectual Property, Performing Arts, Marketing and Public Relations, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Music History, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Event Management, Media Production, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compensation Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Post-Production, Music, Media Production, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Developing Training Materials, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Classroom Management, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Performance, Peer Review, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Pompeu Fabra of Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Music, Open Source Technology, Python Programming, Software Visualization, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Post-Production, Media Production, Creativity, Coordination
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Revenue Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Revenue Recognition, Payment Processing and Collection, Entrepreneurship, Registration, Negotiation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, IT Management, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Agile Product Development, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Thought Leadership, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Health Promotion, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months