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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Prompt Engineering, Copywriting, Generative AI, Content Creation, Blogs, Marketing Psychology, Collaborative Software, ChatGPT, Online Advertising, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content, Brand Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Search Engine Optimization, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Video Production, Instagram, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Content Creation, Adobe Premiere, Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Media Production, Cinematography, TikTok, Driving engagement, Writing, File Management, Timelines, Apple software proficiency, Planning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Journals, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, English Language, Detail Oriented
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Performing Arts, Post-Production, Media Production
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music, Team Building, Creativity, Lawsuits, Creative Problem-Solving, Brand Management, Innovation, Project Planning, Relationship Building, Music Performance, Product Development, Professional Networking, Musical Composition, Business, Revenue Management, Social Media
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Research Methodologies, English Language, Editing, Grammar, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Style Guides
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Intellectual Property, Music, Business Management, Business, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Digital Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Musical Composition, Music, Music History, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Performing Arts, Media Production, Business Management, Business, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Team Building, Music Theory, Digital Assets, Post-Production, Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Digital Signal Processing, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Journals, Editing, Science and Research, Grammar, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Critical Thinking, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Professionalism, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks