Songwriting courses can help you learn lyric writing, melody composition, song structure, and chord progressions. You can build skills in crafting hooks, developing themes, and collaborating with other musicians. Many courses introduce tools like digital audio workstations (DAWs) for recording and editing, as well as software for notation and arrangement. You'll also explore techniques for storytelling through music and the business aspects of songwriting, including copyright and publishing.

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Budget Management, Digital Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Resilience, Brand Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Growth Strategies, Relationship Building, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Business Relationship Management, Sustainable Business, Music Performance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Course Development, Peer Review, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Peer Review, Media Production, Planning, Post-Production, Timelines, Collaboration, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Storytelling, Content Creation, Storyboarding, Video Production, Scripting, Concision, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Digital Assets, Revenue Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Revenue Recognition, Payment Processing and Collection, Entrepreneurship, Registration
Intermediate · 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

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Journalism, Editing, Content Creation, Writing, Proofreading, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Honesty, Storytelling, Journals, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Investigation, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Legal Research, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis, Technology Strategies, Music
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Journals
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Storytelling, Language Competency, Creativity, Persuasive Communication, Peer Review
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks