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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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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Communication

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Foundations of Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Corporate Strategy, Resource Management, Business Process

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Capstone: Your Story

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Persistence, Professionalism

    4.6
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    460 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Resource Allocation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Investment Management

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

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    Università Bocconi

    Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Governance, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Human Resources, Cultural Diversity, International Finance, Policy Development, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Partnership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    217 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Responsible Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Governance, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Compliance Management, Consumer Behaviour, AI Enablement, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Automation, Stakeholder Management, Operations, Human Resources, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pathway to Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Music, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Culture, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Media and Communications, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Physical Science, Liberal Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Engineering Design Process, Environmental Science, Writing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create an Interactive Mind Map

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Data Sharing, Presentations, Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communication

    4.7
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    437 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    151 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    The Economics of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Automation, Labor Relations, Emerging Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Market Dynamics, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis, Innovation

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Princeton University

    Analytic Combinatorics

    Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Calculus, Probability, Computational Thinking

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health Perspectives on Sustainable Diets

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Water Sustainability, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Sustainability Standards, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 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

  • Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Foundations of Strategy: IE Business School
  • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University
  • The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior : University of Rochester
  • Management of International Development: Towards Agenda 2030: Università Bocconi
  • Responsible Generative AI: University of Michigan
  • Pathway to Space: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Use Canva to Create an Interactive Mind Map: Coursera
  • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
  • The Economics of AI: University of Virginia

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