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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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    University of Virginia

    Foundations of Business Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Strategy, Market Analysis, Analysis, Value Propositions

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Business Operations, Price Negotiation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Strategy, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Issue, Critical Thinking

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Analytics in Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Analytics, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Data Visualization, Regulatory Compliance

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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Music, Music Performance, Music History

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    University of Florida

    Healing with the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing

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    Berklee

    Piano Scales for Modern Music

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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    People Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Management, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Analysis, Network Analysis, Employee Retention, Performance Management, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics

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    Berklee

    Introduction to Ableton Live

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Music Performance, Automation, Editing, Technical Support, Creativity

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Competitive Strategy and Organization Design

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Research, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Growth Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Analysis

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    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part One

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World History, Electronic Media, Social Impact, Media and Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Seeing Through Photographs

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Culture, Art History, Media and Communications, Public History, Storytelling, Social Justice

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    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, File I/O, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Business Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Digital Marketing Analytics in Theory: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3: Curtis Institute of Music
  • Healing with the Arts: University of Florida
  • Piano Scales for Modern Music: Berklee
  • People Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Ableton Live: Berklee
  • Competitive Strategy and Organization Design: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • History of Rock, Part One: University of Rochester

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