Art & Design Courses and Certifications

Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

96 ratings at Coursera

Explore innovative approaches to teaching popular music, focusing on improvisation, songwriting, technology, and ensemble creation. Develop culturally relevant curricula that engage youth and foster musical growth.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Touring 101 for Musicians

Develop skills to plan and market successful music tours, focusing on goal-setting, tour models, and fan engagement strategies to grow your music career and connect with audiences.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck

53 ratings at Coursera

Explore advanced guitar chord techniques, including inversions, power chords, and seventh chords. Learn to create rich harmonies and play across the entire fretboard.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Songwriting: Writing the Music

54 ratings at Coursera

Learn to craft compelling melodies, choose emotive chords, and create harmonic contrast to enhance your songwriting. Develop hooks, experiment with rhythm, and tell stories through music.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

O Músico Contemporâneo

Desenvolva habilidades em teoria musical, composição e produção para se tornar um músico versátil na indústria contemporânea, dominando desde a escrita de letras até a mixagem final.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Guitar Performance Techniques

49 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential skills for ensemble playing, including warm-up techniques, ear training, tone production, and performance preparation. Enhance your ability to interact confidently with other musicians.

• Coursera
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A tecnologia da produção musical

35 ratings at Coursera

Aprenda o processo de produção musical, desde gravação até mixagem, explorando ferramentas essenciais para criar música contemporânea no computador. Domine técnicas de edição, efeitos e síntese sonora.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Electronic Music Performance Techniques

29 ratings at Coursera

Learn essential techniques for performing electronic music, from building drum beats to live looping. Master EDI skills to create and perform original arrangements, exploring rhythm, harmony, melody, and sound design.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Piano Techniques for Modern Music

20 ratings at Coursera

Develop fundamental piano skills for modern music, focusing on posture, technique, chord progressions, and improvisation. Build a strong foundation for contemporary performance and ensemble playing.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights

21 ratings at Coursera

Learn to monetize your music through copyright laws, publishing, and revenue streams. Explore mechanical, print, and performance income, as well as sound recording ownership for artists.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

FL Studio Basics

13 ratings at Coursera

Learn to produce music with FL Studio, from basic sequencing to advanced mixing and mastering. Create original tracks using MIDI, audio recording, and custom sound design techniques.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Electronic Music Production

Master electronic music production techniques, from sound design to mixing, using industry-standard tools like Ableton Live. Develop skills in synthesis, MIDI, recording, and vocal production for professional-quality tracks.

• Coursera
• 29 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Producing Music in the Home Studio

Master home studio music production from songwriting through mixing, covering DAW recording, arrangement techniques, editing workflows, and professional mixing concepts for high-quality results.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

From Notation to Performance: Understanding Musical Scores

3 reviews

Find out how musicians turn the notation of a musical score into a memorable performance. Change how you listen to music.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

An introduction to music theory

63 ratings at OpenLearn

Gain an understanding of the basic building blocks of musical theory and notation. This free course, An introduction to music theory, will introduce you to music staves, clefs, rhythmic and pitch ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate