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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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    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to Italian Opera

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

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cognición encarnada

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Sociology, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Factors, Human Machine Interfaces, Research, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Robotics

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    53 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Artificial Intelligence Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Liberal Arts

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    32 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    LideranƧa Fora da Caixa

    Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, People Management, Business Transformation, Virtual Teams, Critical Thinking, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Telecommuting, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Fondamentaux de l’infographie

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Image Analysis, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technology Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Target Market, Persona Development, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, New Product Development, Technical Management, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Market Opportunities, Intellectual Property, Gap Analysis, Financial Modeling, Engineering Management, Engineering

    Build toward a degree

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    33 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cómputo evolutivo

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Mathematical Software, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Computer Science, Data Structures

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Algorithms, Back-End Web Development, C# (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Server Side, Scalability, Application Performance Management

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    21 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Visionary, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Process Analysis, Leadership and Management, Business Process Reengineering, Business Workflow Analysis, Adaptability

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    Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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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 Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Innovation and International Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation, Global Marketing, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Risk Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Italian Opera:Ā Dartmouth College
  • Cognición encarnada:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Artificial Intelligence Essentials:Ā University of Pennsylvania
  • LideranƧa Fora da Caixa:Ā Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Fondamentaux de l’infographie:Ā California Institute of the Arts
  • Technology Entrepreneurship:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cómputo evolutivo:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science:Ā University of Leeds
  • Data Structures and Algorithms:Ā Microsoft
  • Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro:Ā Coursera

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