Guitar courses can help you learn chord progressions, strumming patterns, fingerpicking techniques, and music theory basics. You can build skills in improvisation, songwriting, and playing by ear, allowing for greater creativity and expression. Many courses introduce tools like tablature, metronomes, and digital audio workstations, which enhance practice routines and support recording projects.

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music, Music Performance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Writing, Technology Solutions
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Peer Review, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, World Music, Teaching, Classroom Management, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Cultural Responsiveness, Media Production, Active Listening, Writing, Creativity, Collaboration, Technology Solutions
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Music Performance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Self-Awareness, Music, Verbal Communication Skills, Performing Arts, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Storytelling, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Social Media, Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Recruitment, Presentations, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Schematic Diagrams
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Writing, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Electronic Media, Social Impact, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months