Musical Composition

Musical Composition is the art and science of creating original music, incorporating melody, harmony, rhythm, and orchestration. This skill involves knowledge of musical notation, theory, and instrumentation to develop compositions for various genres and ensembles. Composers craft works for live performance, film scoring, digital media, and other creative applications. Mastery of musical composition enhances artistic innovation, collaboration with performers, and the ability to convey emotions and narratives through sound.
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  • Status: Free Trial

    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    391 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music History, Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Art History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    4.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    177 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Hardware Design, Digital Design, Instrumental Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Interoperability, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Physics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    124 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Respiration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    330 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Writing, Storytelling, Creativity, Peer Review

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Writing, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    552 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    402 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Media Production, Post-Production, Timelines, Writing, Editing, Storytelling, Creativity, Automation, File Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Creativity, Editing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    190 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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