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Guitar courses can help you learn chord progressions, strumming patterns, fingerpicking techniques, and music theory basics. You can build skills in improvisation, songwriting, and playing by ear, allowing for greater creativity and expression. Many courses introduce tools like tablature, metronomes, and digital audio workstations, which enhance practice routines and support recording projects.


Popular Guitar Courses and Certifications


  • B

    Berklee

    Introdução à Guitarra

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • B

    Berklee

    Music Production Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Peer Review, Music Performance, Editing, Timelines, Coordination

    ★ 4.8 (126) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Berklee

    FL Studio Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Post-Production, Music, Media Production, Video Editing, Music Performance, Editing, Automation, Electronic Media

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Berklee

    The Technology of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Post-Production, Creativity, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Editing

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Music Composition: Starting a Piece

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Classical Music, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

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

    ★ 4.8 (611) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • B

    Berklee

    Piano Scales for Modern Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Music, Music Performance, Musical Composition

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • G

    GRAMMY GO

    Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Content Development and Management, Marketing Budgets, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Persistence, Budget Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Creative Design, Visual Storytelling, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Customer Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Music History, Music Performance

    ★ 4.7 (170) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Classical Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Art History, Aesthetics, Storytelling, Liberal Arts

    ★ 4.9 (4.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Target Market, Social Media, Prioritization, Driving engagement, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Drive Engagement, Video Production, Marketing

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • B

    Berklee

    Building Your Career as a Professional Singer

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Team Leadership, Performing Arts, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Booking (Sales), Professional Development, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Injury Prevention

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular guitar courses

  • Introdução à Guitarra: Berklee
  • Music Production Capstone: Berklee
  • FL Studio Basics: Berklee
  • The Technology of Music Production: Berklee
  • Music Composition: Starting a Piece: University of Glasgow
  • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
  • Piano Scales for Modern Music: Berklee
  • Building Your Audience for Music Professionals: GRAMMY GO
  • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
  • Introduction to Classical Music: Yale University

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