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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Intellectual Property, Performing Arts, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Business Ethics, Live Streaming, Media Production
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Embeddings, Supervised Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Debugging, Performance Tuning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Peer Review, Music Performance, Editing, Coordination
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Logo Design, Digital Design, Layout Design, Color Theory, Image Quality, Photo Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Business Leadership, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Organizational Change, Economics, Digital Media Strategy, Market Opportunities, Negotiation, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Innovation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Classical Music, Lecturing, Coordination
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks