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    Learn music theory for a deeper understanding of music. Study scales, chords, rhythm, and harmony.

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    • S

      Stanford University

      Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to HTML5

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design and Development, Usability, Semantic Web, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Hosting, Web Servers, Data Validation, Web Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      UI / UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), Mockups, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, User Research, Web Language, HTML and CSS, User Flows, Design Elements And Principles, Human Computer Interaction, Typography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      B

      Berklee

      The Technology of Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Musical Composition, Performing Arts, File Management, Editing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Graph Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Routing, Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      University of Glasgow

      Music Composition: Starting a Piece

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      B

      Berklee

      Jazz Improvisation

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Oral Expression, Creativity, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      787 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      B

      Berklee

      How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Revenue Management, Revenue Recognition, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Compensation Strategy, Digital Content

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Google SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Keyword Research, Consumer Behaviour, Google Analytics, Marketing, Digital Marketing, User Research, Content Strategy, Web Content

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Zurich

      An Intuitive Introduction to Probability

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Risk Analysis, Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Berklee

      Producing Music in the Home Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Editing, Post-Production, Creativity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Stanford University
    • Introduction to HTML5: University of Michigan
    • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • The Technology of Music Production: Berklee
    • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego
    • Music Composition: Starting a Piece: University of Glasgow
    • Jazz Improvisation: Berklee
    • How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights: Berklee
    • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
    • An Intuitive Introduction to Probability: University of Zurich

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