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.

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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Health And Wellness Coaching, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Bidding, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Political Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability & Statistics
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Storytelling, Writing, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Timelines, Creativity, Editing, Automation, File Management, Peripheral Devices
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Peer Review, Music Performance, Music Theory, Music
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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