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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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    University of Michigan

    Equitable Stage Makeup and Hair

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Performing Arts, Design, Storytelling, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Detail Oriented, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Systems Thinking, Creativity, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Psychology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Amazon Web Services

    Hands-on with AWS: Software Development Practices

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Software Development, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Amazon Web Services, Software Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fudan University

    拍摄:像剪辑师一样拍摄

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Video Production, Videography, Cinematography, Photography, Storytelling, Editing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Using AI to Expand Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, Experimentation, Music History

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

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    Illinois Tech

    Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, Dependency Analysis, Conceptual Design, Requirements Analysis

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Creative Design, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Brand Strategy, Branding, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Competitive Analysis, Design Elements And Principles, Content Creation, Photo Editing, Social Media Content, Layout Design, Image Quality

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Experimentation, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Centered Design, Cultural Diversity, Design Strategies, Collaboration, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Advanced Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Apache Airflow, Workflow Management, Vector Databases, Scalability, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Real Time Data, MySQL, Complex Problem Solving, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Graph Theory

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Business, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Public Policies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create a Digital Mood Board with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storytelling, Color Theory, Data Sharing, Organizational Skills, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Creative Design, Dashboard, User Accounts, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SAE Institute México

    Storytelling y medios digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Digital Content, Multimedia, Digital Media Strategy, Technical Writing, Digital Communications, Scripting

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

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

  • Equitable Stage Makeup and Hair: University of Michigan
  • Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Hands-on with AWS: Software Development Practices: Amazon Web Services
  • 拍摄:像剪辑师一样拍摄: Fudan University
  • Using AI to Expand Creativity: University of Michigan
  • Relational Database Design: Illinois Tech
  • Canva Design Essentials: Skillshare
  • Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Advanced Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society: The University of Notre Dame

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