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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.


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Popular Music Theory Courses and Certifications


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    Berklee

    Touring 101 for Musicians

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Performance Metric, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Music Performance, Sales Presentations, Goal Setting, Travel Arrangements, Customer Engagement, Booking (Sales), Event Marketing, Proposal Writing, Business Metrics, Content Marketing, Professional Networking, Business Planning, Instagram, Talent Management, Scheduling

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, New Business Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sustainable Business, Systems Analysis, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Business Architecture, Innovation, Case Studies

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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UBITS

    Técnicas para un aprendizaje efectivo

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Quick Learning, Learning Theory, Lifelong Learning, Mental Concentration, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Productivity, Scientific Methods

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

    4.7
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    185 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Sustainability Standards, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Community Development, World History

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    153 reviews

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    University of Michigan

    The Piano Sonata: Russian and 20th-21st Century Composers

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    English for Developing a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Business, Business Management, Global Marketing, Rapport Building, Leadership, Corporate Communications, Grammar, Vocabulary

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    Arizona State University

    Strategic Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Strategic Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Intelligence, Performance Analysis

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Gameplay en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Usability, Animations, Music, Scripting, Artificial Intelligence

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    頑想學概率:機率二 (Probability (2))

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Advanced Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Touring 101 for Musicians: Berklee
  • Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Técnicas para un aprendizaje efectivo: UBITS
  • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • The Piano Sonata: Russian and 20th-21st Century Composers: University of Michigan
  • English for Developing a Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data: University of California San Diego
  • Gameplay en videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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