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Music Theory Courses

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.


Popular Music Theory Courses and Certifications


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    Berklee

    The DIY Musician

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Social Media, Branding, Music Performance, Sustainable Business, Leadership, Performing Arts, Media Production, Campaign Management, Instrumental Music, Automation, Marketing, Relationship Building, Entrepreneurship, File Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    O Músico Contemporâneo

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Creativity, Planning, Post-Production, Writing and Editing, Writing, Timelines, Digital Signal Processing, Collaboration, Editing

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Sequence Models

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning

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    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, Classical Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, World Music

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cryptography and Information Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Brute-force attacks, Encryption, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    548 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Guitar Performance Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Coordination, Mental Concentration

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Improvisación de jazz

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Tecnología musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Digital Signal Processing, Music History, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Instrumental Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Creativity, Digital Publishing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    497 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Producción musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Instrumental Music, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck

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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music theory courses

  • The DIY Musician: Berklee
  • O Músico Contemporâneo: Berklee
  • Sequence Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
  • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System
  • Guitar Performance Techniques: Berklee
  • Improvisación de jazz : Berklee
  • Tecnología musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
  • The Importance and Power of Music in our Society: Universiteit Leiden

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