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Guitar Courses

Guitar courses can help you learn chord progressions, strumming patterns, fingerpicking techniques, and music theory basics. You can build skills in improvisation, songwriting, and playing by ear, allowing for greater creativity and expression. Many courses introduce tools like tablature, metronomes, and digital audio workstations, which enhance practice routines and support recording projects.

Popular Guitar Courses and Certifications


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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    PRINCÍPIOS GERAIS DA TÉCNICA DO VIOLINO E DA VIOLA DE ARCO

    Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Music, Classical Music

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Piano Scales for Modern Music

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Sensory Systems Analysis, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Physiology, Biology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    730 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Teoria Musical

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, World Music, Music Performance, Music History, Performing Arts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Composição: Escrevendo a letra

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Embedded Software, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Programming Principles, Physics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Building Your Career as a Professional Singer

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Team Leadership, Performing Arts, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Booking (Sales), Professional Development, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Injury Prevention

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Culture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat de Barcelona

    Introducción al Arte Sonoro

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music History, Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition, Art History, Aesthetics, Electronic Media, Psychology, Vibrations, Experimentation, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    286 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Berklee

    The Art of Vocal Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Post-Production, Music, Media Production, Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    376 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular guitar courses

  • PRINCÍPIOS GERAIS DA TÉCNICA DO VIOLINO E DA VIOLA DE ARCO: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Introduction to Electronics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Piano Scales for Modern Music: Berklee
  • Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why: Duke University
  • Teoria Musical: Berklee
  • Composição: Escrevendo a letra: Berklee
  • Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Building Your Career as a Professional Singer: Berklee
  • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
  • Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll: University of Florida

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