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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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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Differential Equations Part III Systems of Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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    12 reviews

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    Berklee

    Building Your Career as a Professional Singer

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music Performance, Music, Leadership, Booking (Sales), Professional Networking, Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Invoicing, Scheduling

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Toma de Decisiones

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Coordination, Behavioral Economics, Organizational Leadership, Team Oriented, Systems Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Psychology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Creatividad computacional

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Musical Composition, Art History, Music Theory

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Healthcare Project Management, Machine Learning Methods, Image Analysis, Graph Theory, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Autoencoders, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Epidemiology, Demography, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Systems Thinking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Koç University

    Çok değişkenli Fonksiyon II: Uygulamalar / Multivariable Calculus II: Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry, Physics, Derivatives

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Pensamiento Sistémico en el Siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Systems Design, Complex Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Using Sensors With Your Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Systems Of Measurement, Digital Signal Processing, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, NumPy, Real Time Data, Open Source Technology, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Clemson University

    Database Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Management Systems, MySQL, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, NoSQL, Diagram Design

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Data Preparation and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    What are the Chances? Probability and Uncertainty in Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Regression Analysis, Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Combinatorics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Differential Equations Part III Systems of Equations : Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Building Your Career as a Professional Singer: Berklee
  • Toma de Decisiones : Universidad de Palermo
  • Creatividad computacional: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Advanced Deep Learning Methods for Healthcare: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Perspectivas en Salud Pública: Ampliando la visión en salud: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Çok değişkenli Fonksiyon II: Uygulamalar / Multivariable Calculus II: Applications: Koç University
  • Pensamiento Sistémico en el Siglo XXI: Universidad de los Andes
  • Using Sensors With Your Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
  • Database Management Systems: Clemson University

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