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.

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Developing Training Materials, Instrumental Music, Peer Review, Education Software and Technology, Music Performance, Teaching, Classroom Management, Performing Arts, Storytelling, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Post-Production, Media Production, Active Listening, Writing, Creativity, Empowerment
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Musical Composition
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Oral Expression, Self-Awareness, Music, Performing Arts, Meditation & Breathwork, Adaptability, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Choral Music, Classical Music, Performing Arts, Post-Production, Writing and Editing, Media Production, Editing, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music Performance, Music, Instrumental Music, Media Production, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Editing, Post-Production, Organizational Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks