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.

Skills you'll gain: Music, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Culture, Psychology, Neurology, Anatomy, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Storytelling, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Physiology, Biology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Litigation and Civil Justice, Musical Composition, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Legal Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music Performance, Music, Instrumental Music, Media Production, Writing, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Respiration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Choral Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Music, Classical Music, Coordination, Oral Expression
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months