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Music Theory Courses

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.


Popular Music Theory Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Developing a Systems Mindset

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Community Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis, Communication Strategies

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Culture, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Design

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Tecnología musical con software libre: Proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Open Source Technology, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Technical Documentation, Content Creation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    GRAMMY GO

    Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Marketing Design, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    GRAMMY GO

    Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Marketing, Content Creation, User Research, Goal Setting, Promotional Strategies, Social Media, Persona Development, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    H2O.ai

    H2O.ai Agents : From Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Tool Calling, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Decision Support Systems, Application Deployment, Performance Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of London

    Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Music, Business Management, Storytelling, Leadership, Productivity, Workforce Management, Innovation, Writing and Editing, Employee Engagement, Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Understanding and Applying Text Embeddings

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Anomaly Detection, Google Cloud Platform, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming

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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Calculus through Data & Modeling: Limits & Derivatives

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Derivatives, Graphing, Algebra

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
  • A complexidade sensível: Um paralelo entre videogames e arte: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Tecnología musical con software libre: Proyecto final: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Building Your Audience for Music Professionals: GRAMMY GO
  • Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding: GRAMMY GO
  • H2O.ai Agents : From Theory to Practice: H2O.ai
  • Generative AI in Education: University of Glasgow
  • Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music: University of London
  • AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing: IBM
  • Understanding and Applying Text Embeddings: DeepLearning.AI

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