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Guitar courses can help you learn chord progressions, strumming patterns, fingerpicking techniques, and music theory basics. You can build skills in improvisation, songwriting, and playing by ear, allowing for greater creativity and expression. Many courses introduce tools like tablature, metronomes, and digital audio workstations, which enhance practice routines and support recording projects.


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    SAE Institute México

    Introducción a la Producción y Apreciación musical

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    GRAMMY GO

    What Does a Music Producer Do?

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Media Production, Music Performance, Post-Production, Creativity, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

    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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Launching Your Music Career

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Recruitment, Music Performance, Event Management, Portfolio Management, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, Recruitment Strategies, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Target Market

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music Performance, Music Theory, Music

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Introducción al Arte Sonoro

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Performing Arts, Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Art History, Liberal Arts, Vibrations, Psychology, Experimentation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    285 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Writing, Layout Design, Copywriting, Music, Content Creation, Branding, Design, Target Audience, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Music Theory, Classical Music, World Music, Performing Arts

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategies for Success in your Music Career

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Organizational Skills, Music Performance, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Adaptability, Collaboration, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    The Music of American English Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Work with Components in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Usability, Software Design, Mockups, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Application Design, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Power Semiconductor Switches

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Thermal Management, Simulation and Simulation Software

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular guitar courses

  • Introducción a la Producción y Apreciación musical: SAE Institute México
  • What Does a Music Producer Do?: GRAMMY GO
  • The Importance and Power of Music in our Society: Universiteit Leiden
  • Launching Your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project: Berklee
  • Introducción al Arte Sonoro: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
  • Strategies for Success in your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Music of American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine

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