Art & Design Courses and Certifications

Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

388 ratings at Coursera

Expand guitar skills with scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, and rhythm. Improve soloing, melody creation, and overall playing depth for both acoustic and electric guitarists.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

261 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create and use custom sounds in electronic music compositions using software synthesizers, focusing on various patch types and musical elements.

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

Singing Popular Music

161 ratings at Coursera

Develop your unique vocal style, master contemporary techniques, and learn to sing healthfully in popular music genres. Enhance your artistry through vowel shaping, breathing, and style-specific skills.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Music Production Capstone

122 ratings at Coursera

Create and submit a fully produced song, applying knowledge from recording to mixing and mastering, with peer feedback throughout the process.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project

115 ratings at Coursera

Create and perform a 36-measure composition, applying musical concepts learned throughout the specialization. Hone skills through peer feedback, practice, and guided instruction from a Berklee professor.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

98 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)

Songwriting: Writing the Music

56 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)

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)

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)

How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights

27 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)

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)