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.

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Music, Musical Composition, Mindfulness, Instrumental Music, Mental Health Counseling, World Music, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Resilience, Respiration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Choral Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Music, Classical Music, Coordination, Oral Expression
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical Systems, Instrumental Music, Vibrations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Music, Classical Music, Liberal Arts, Social Impact, Music History, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Advocacy, Community Development, Public Affairs, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Curtis Institute of Music
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Classical Music, Music Theory, Music Performance
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Storage, Program Development, Bioinformatics, Data Storage Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Distributed Computing, Test Case, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Software Testing, C and C++, Debugging, Javascript, Java, Rust (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Logo Design, Photography, Brand Strategy, Photo Editing, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Branding, Color Theory, Adobe InDesign, Design, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Art History, Style Guides
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Transfer Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Hugging Face, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Embeddings, Machine Learning
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Musical Composition, Music, Music History, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Performing Arts, Media Production, Business Management, Business, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Team Building, Music Theory, Digital Assets, Post-Production, Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Digital Signal Processing, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Intellectual Property, Music, Business Management, Business, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Digital Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months