Music production courses can help you learn sound design, mixing techniques, and arrangement strategies. You can build skills in using MIDI, recording vocals, and creating beats that resonate with your audience. Many courses introduce tools like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools, demonstrating how these platforms facilitate the production process and enhance your creative workflow.

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Post-Production, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Automation, File Management, Writing, Timelines, Editing, Electronic Media, System Configuration, Technology Solutions
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Post-Production, Media Production, Storytelling, Editing, Organizational Skills, Writing, Technology Solutions
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, File Management, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Music Performance, Automation, Editing, Technical Support, Writing, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Creativity, Editing, File Management, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Editing, Creativity, System Configuration
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Musical Composition
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Negotiation, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, Entrepreneurship, File Management, Business, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Writing, Digital Assets, Innovation, Team Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, File Management, Electronic Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Social Media, Branding, Production Planning, Sustainable Business, Music Performance, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Media Production, Campaign Management, Instrumental Music, Automation, Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Team Building, Design Thinking, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Lawsuits, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Branding, Music, Creative Problem-Solving, Product Development, Revenue Management, Social Media, Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Browse the music production courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.
Yes. Many music production courses offer a free audit option. This allows you to access video lessons and readings at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.
You’ll learn how to record and edit audio, use MIDI and virtual instruments, arrange tracks, apply effects, and mix and master songs. Some courses also cover songwriting, sound design, and music theory fundamentals.
Not necessarily. Many beginner-friendly courses introduce tools and concepts step by step. You don’t need to play an instrument or have studio experience—just a computer and a DAW (many offer free trials or have entry-level versions).