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 San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Java Programming, Computer Hardware, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Marketing Design, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Electronic Media, Design Software, Peer Review, Creativity, Patch Management, System Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of Zurich
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Risk Analysis, Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Peer Review, Music, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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