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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.


Popular Music Theory Courses and Certifications


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    University of Florida

    Healing with the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Producing Music in the Home Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Editing, Post-Production, Organizational Skills

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Science Math Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Graphing, Algebra, Bayesian Statistics, Arithmetic, Data Science, Calculus, General Mathematics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part One

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Electronic Media, Social Impact, Media and Communications

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algorithmic Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Test Case, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Design Strategies

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Music Theory, World Music, Aesthetics, Culture, Cultural Diversity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    GRAMMY GO

    Mixing and Completing Your Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Music, Media Production, Editing, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Cryptography and Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    546 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    The Art of Vocal Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Post-Production, Music, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    372 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Healing with the Arts: University of Florida
  • Producing Music in the Home Studio: Berklee
  • Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Science Math Skills: Duke University
  • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
  • History of Rock, Part One: University of Rochester
  • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
  • Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Mixing and Completing Your Music Production: GRAMMY GO
  • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System

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