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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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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Vibrations, Mechanics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (3): Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Applied Machine Learning, Case Studies, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations, Business Analytics, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Algorithms

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Java Programming, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Stanford University

    Organizational Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Social Network Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Business, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Case Studies, Coordination, Negotiation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C++ For C Programmers, Part A

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Graph Theory, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Competitive Strategy and Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Research, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Growth Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Sequence Models

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Composição: Escrevendo a letra

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Programación musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Musical Composition, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Hardware Design, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Instrumental Music, Performance Tuning, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Generative AI, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Interoperability, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Copyright for Multimedia

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Data Sharing, Multimedia, Music, Video Production, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Photography

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    437 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithms on Graphs

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Network Model

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

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

  • Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Operations Research (3): Theory: National Taiwan University
  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
  • Organizational Analysis : Stanford University
  • C++ For C Programmers, Part A: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Competitive Strategy and Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Sequence Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Composição: Escrevendo a letra: Berklee
  • Programación musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Copyright for Multimedia: Duke University

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