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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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    Berklee

    Copyright Law in the Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    709 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Music Business Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Music, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Business, Innovation, Team Management, Revenue Management, Digital Content, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Leading the Modern Day Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Ideation, Business Transformation, Product Management, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Technical Product Management, Product Improvement, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Teoria Musical

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    El Músico Moderno

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Storytelling, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Writing, Timelines, Creativity, Editing, Automation, File Management, Peripheral Devices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    782 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Classical Sociological Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Economics, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Songwriting: Writing the Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    739 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    392 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Applied Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming, Data Processing

    4.5
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    34K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Google SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Persona Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Content Creation, User Research, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Producing Music in the Home Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Editing, Post-Production, Organizational Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
  • Music Business Foundations: Berklee
  • Leading the Modern Day Business: University of Virginia
  • Teoria Musical: Berklee
  • El Músico Moderno: Berklee
  • Classical Sociological Theory : University of Amsterdam
  • Songwriting: Writing the Music: Berklee
  • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
  • Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions: Berklee
  • Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan

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