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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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    Berklee

    The Business of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Negotiation, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, Entrepreneurship, File Management, Business, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Writing, Digital Assets, Innovation, Team Management

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    Berklee

    Developing Your Musicianship

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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Singing Popular Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Self-Awareness, Music, Verbal Communication Skills, Performing Arts, Creativity

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    179 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance

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    402 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    The DIY Musician

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Social Media, Branding, Sustainable Business, Music Performance, Leadership, Media Production, Campaign Management, Instrumental Music, Automation, Marketing, Relationship Building, Entrepreneurship, File Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    The Neuroscience of Music and Emotion

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Culture, Psychology, Neurology, Anatomy, Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Fundamentals of Rehearsing Music Ensembles

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Choral Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Music, Classical Music, Coordination, Oral Expression

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Music for Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Mental Health, World Music, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Respiration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    330 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Tokyo

    Welcome to Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Sciences, Negotiation, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Probability

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    FL Studio Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Music Theory, Music Performance, Editing, Creativity, Automation, File Management, Electronic Media, System Configuration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Time Management, Willingness To Learn, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Self-Discipline, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Adaptability

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    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

  • The Business of Music Production: Berklee
  • Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee
  • Singing Popular Music: Berklee
  • Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange: Berklee
  • The DIY Musician: Berklee
  • The Neuroscience of Music and Emotion: Berklee
  • Game Theory: Stanford University
  • Fundamentals of Rehearsing Music Ensembles: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Music for Wellness: Berklee
  • Welcome to Game Theory: The University of Tokyo

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