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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music
Beginner · 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

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

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

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Network Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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 Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Storytelling, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Editing, Post-Production, Organizational Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Music Theory, Music Performance, Editing, Creativity, Automation, File Management, Electronic Media, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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