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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.


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Popular Music Theory Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Digital Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Sound Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Video Editing, Video Production, Cinematography, Music, Editing, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Advancing Women in Tech

    Building Products at Global Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Design, Technical Management, API Design, Technical Product Management, Engineering Management, Program Management, Microservices, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Service Oriented Architecture, Amazon Web Services

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Team Oriented, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Collaboration, Teamwork, Blended Learning, Drive Engagement, Classroom Management, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Professional Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Systems Thinking, Collaboration, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Design, Research, Data Collection

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    Adobe Lightroom Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Video Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Photography, Post-Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Image Quality, File Management, Creative Design, Editing, Data Import/Export, Data Storage

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Regression Analysis - Fundamentals & Practical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Microsoft Excel, Linear Algebra, Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Human Resource Management: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Labor Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Succession Planning, Workforce Management, Employee Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Engagement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    L

    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Конкурентная стратегия

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Go To Market Strategy, New Product Development, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Innovation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rice University

    Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Calculus, Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    Skillshare

    Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Food & Plants

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Peer Review, Digital Design, Creative Design, Color Theory

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Workflow Management, Stakeholder Communications, Generative AI, Process Flow Diagrams, LLM Application, Systems Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Systems Thinking, Project Documentation, Business Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How to Create Color Gradients in Adobe Illustrator: Coursera
  • Modern Sound Editing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Products at Global Scale: Advancing Women in Tech
  • Foundations for Active Learning in STEM Courses: Johns Hopkins University
  • Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement: University of Michigan
  • Adobe Lightroom Essentials: Skillshare
  • Regression Analysis - Fundamentals & Practical Applications: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Human Resource Management: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Конкурентная стратегия : Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics: Rice University

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