Chord Progressions Courses and Certifications

How to Write Your First Song

168 reviews

Get a practical introduction to the mechanics of songwriting and meet established songwriters with this free online course

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

• Best of All Time

Beginner Guitar: Terminology, Tuning & Reading Music

Learn guitar basics: anatomy, tuning, reading music, and playing chords. Develop foundational skills with professional musician Taylor Gamble's warm, approachable guidance for beginners.

• Skillshare
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

550 ratings at Coursera

Explore advanced musicianship concepts including chord charts, diatonic chords, minor keys, and ear training. Develop skills in composition and performance using popular chord progressions and the major pentatonic scale.

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

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Developing Your Musicianship

Nurture your musical passion by learning theory fundamentals, ear training, and composition techniques. Apply your skills to create and perform an original piece in this comprehensive specialization.

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

Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

385 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)

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)

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)

Piano Techniques for Modern Music

16 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)

Bass Patterns in Blues and Rock - Lecture 8

Explore bass patterns and chord progressions in popular and classical music, learning to identify harmonic structures across genres from Mozart to Justin Timberlake.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Music Theory for Electronic Music COMPLETE: Parts 1, 2, & 3

8788 ratings at Udemy

Electronic music theory, digital music theory, and dance music theory. Learn music theory with ableton live and more!

• Udemy
• 12 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Learn Guitar in 21 Days

3332 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to play thousands of your favorite songs on guitar in just 3 weeks!

• Udemy
• 2 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Ultimate Piano Chords Course - for Piano & Keyboard

2520 ratings at Udemy

Learn piano the easy way! Play your favourite songs & even SING along, with this simple & thorough guide to piano chords

• Udemy
• 9 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Total Beginner's Guitar Course

1802 ratings at Udemy

Complete Beginner? This Is The Guitar Course For You.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Fun Beginner Ukulele Course

1710 ratings at Udemy

Learn to play the ukulele and be the star at the party!

• Udemy
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

SONGWRITING SIMPLIFIED: Music Theory, Melody & Creativity

1573 ratings at Udemy

Songwriting for PIANO and GUITAR. Chord Progressions, Scales, Melodies, and Lyrics... with no Music Reading!

• Udemy
• 4 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course