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 California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, Music Theory, Teaching, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Creativity, Constructive Feedback, Teamwork, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Supervised Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Pompeu Fabra of Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Open Source Technology, Data Analysis Software, Python Programming, NumPy, Numerical Analysis, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability & Statistics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Artificial Intelligence
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design and Development, Usability, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Data Validation, File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months