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.

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music Theory, Music, World Music, Classical Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Performing Arts, Creativity, Art History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Music, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Business, Innovation, Team Management, Revenue Management, Digital Content, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Performance Testing, Computer Programming, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

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

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Scientific Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Graph Theory, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Business Ethics, Event Management, Media Production
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Storytelling, Post-Production, Writing, Instrumental Music, Timelines, Creativity, Editing, Automation, File Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Litigation and Civil Justice, Musical Composition, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Legal Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks