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 Zurich
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Risk Analysis, Finance
Beginner · 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

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 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

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Neurology
Beginner · 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

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Music, Digital pedagogy, Musical Composition, World Music, Classical Music, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Formal Learning, Creativity, Childhood Education and Development, Electronic Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Media Production, Creativity, Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Digital Assets, Revenue Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Revenue Recognition, Payment Processing and Collection, Entrepreneurship, Registration
Intermediate · 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