World Music

World Music is the study and practice of diverse musical traditions from cultures across the globe, blending traditional, contemporary, and fusion styles. This skill requires an understanding of regional instruments, unique scales, and rhythmic patterns that define different cultural musical expressions. Musicians, ethnomusicologists, and producers engage with world music to preserve heritage, foster cross-cultural collaboration, and explore innovative soundscapes. A deep appreciation of world music enriches artistic versatility, global awareness, and musical creativity.

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  • Peking University

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Art History

    4.5 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Personal Care, World Music, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience

    4.5 stars, 335 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.6 stars, 372 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

  • Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Sensory Systems Analysis, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Physiology, Biology

    4.3 stars, 731 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, World Music, Music Performance, Music History, Performing Arts

    4.6 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • University of New Mexico

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Positivity, Health Care, Instrumental Music, Cultural Diversity, Culture, World Music

    4.8 stars, 131 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Physical Stamina, Music Performance, Persistence, Music, Habit Formation, World Music, Goal Setting, Performing Arts, Coordination

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Production Process, Product Planning, Team Oriented, Production Management, Production Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Business Planning, Team Management, Program Evaluation, Digital Analysis, Relationship Building, Promotional Strategies, Cultural Diversity

    4.5 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Oral Expression, Aesthetics, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Cultural Diversity

    4.5 stars, 407 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • Nanjing University

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.6 stars, 532 reviews, 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

    4.7 stars, 181 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • Sungkyunkwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Music Theory, World Music, Classical Music, Aesthetics, Culture, Language Competency, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months