Melody 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

AEPA Music (NT504): Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive preparation for music teacher certification, covering music theory, history, instruments, and global genres. Includes practice tests for exam readiness.

• Study.com
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

ORELA Music: Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive guide covering music theory, history, and genres to prepare for the NES Music teacher certification exam in Oregon.

• Study.com
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Songwriting

Unlock the art of songwriting, from crafting catchy choruses to navigating the music industry. Develop your creative voice and compose your own song through expert guidance.

• BBC Maestro
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

159 ratings at Coursera

Explore melodic structures, harmony, and music theory through diverse styles. Develop a theoretical vocabulary to enhance appreciation and analysis of musical compositions.

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

Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers

73 ratings at Coursera

Explore the creative process of music composition through analysis of works by Brahms, Beethoven, and Sheng. Gain insights into melody, harmony, and post-tonal composition techniques.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Listening to Music - Lecture 1

Explore the elements of Western classical music to enhance your listening skills and appreciate human greatness through diverse musical genres.

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

The Basics Of Pro Songwriting

2490 ratings at Udemy

Learn all the basics of writing commercial songs - plus the EXACT method used by Pro’s

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

Music Theory for Electronic Producers - The Complete Course!

1562 ratings at Udemy

Join Successful students in Music Theory for Electronic Producers for Creating, Arranging, and Analysing Music Theory

• Udemy
• 8 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Song Science #1: How Pros Use 6 Chords to Write Hit Songs

1532 ratings at Udemy

Practical songwriting theory for songwriters. Break out of your songwriting habits and develop new chord progressions.

• Udemy
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Ableton Push - Workflow and Production

1425 ratings at Udemy

Learn Push workflow and production techniques with Ableton Certified Trainer Mitch Lee. UPDATED FOR LIVE 10.1

• Udemy
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Acoustic Guitar Redefined. Learn Chords, Rhythm and Melody!

934 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to spice up basic chords, add simple melodies to chord progressions and learn easy percussive techniques

• Udemy
• 4-5 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Music Composition 2

765 ratings at Udemy

Explore advanced harmony and compositional forms, developing skills to create chord progressions and complete musical pieces using various techniques and notation software.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Play Ukulele Now

349 ratings at Udemy

Learn to play ukulele, make your own music with it in your own way and have fun doing it.

• Udemy
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Ear Training & Aural Skills Masterclass (Parts 1, 2, and 3)

338 ratings at Udemy

Mastering the art of learning music by ear on any instrument.

• Udemy
• 13 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course