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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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 Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Media Production, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Creativity, Storytelling, Writing, Peer Review, Editing, Oral Expression, File Management, Timelines, System Configuration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Business Ethics, Event Management, Media Production
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music, Media Production, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months