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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Electronic Media, Social Impact, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Creativity, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sungkyunkwan University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Music Theory, World Music, Aesthetics, Culture, Cultural Diversity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Post-Production, Music, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Editing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Music, World Music, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Music Performance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Performing Arts, Media Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months