Music Theory Courses and Certifications

Music Theory and Composition

This is a collection of more than 150 of my Music Theory and Composition videos. Let me know if there are specific things you would like me to address. Thanks!

• YouTube
• 2 days 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Basic Theory of Indian Music

Explore Indian classical music's aesthetics, philosophy, and fundamental concepts, including ragas, talas, and instruments, to deepen appreciation and understanding of this rich musical tradition.

• YouTube
• 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Music Theory from the Ground Up

This series will cover music theory from absolute basics all the way until the second semester theory course at Berklee College of Music.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Music Theory

Learn music theory: 1) Lessons 1-27 = first semester Music Theory I course 2) Lessons 28-47 = second semester Music Theory II course 3) Ask Dr. B About Music Theory = I answer questions from subscribers

• YouTube
• 3 days 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Code Reflections

Explore techniques for evaluating and improving code quality through reflection, refactoring, and clarity-focused revisions.

• Laracasts
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Mastering Metal Songwriting

Explore metal songwriting techniques with industry experts, covering riff-writing, melodies, arrangement, and creative processes to elevate your music composition skills.

• CreativeLive
• 10 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• $49.00

Insights into Mathematics

The Mathematics of Scales and Modes - Maths and Music

Explore mathematical framework for scales and modes using 12-tone chromatic scale. Learn interval sequences, scale types, and connections to clock arithmetic and discrete calculus.

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

Microcredential

Become a Music Producer

Learn to guide the record-making process, shape sound, and create music. Master audio concepts, Pro Tools, and industry insights while developing skills in recording, mixing, and music business fundamentals.

• LinkedIn Learning
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available
• 13 courses

Valerio Velardo - The Sound of AI

Preprocessing Song Dataset for Melody Generation - Part 1

Learn to preprocess song datasets using music21 in Python. Transpose songs to Cmaj/Amin, filter by note values, and manipulate symbolic music for melody generation projects.

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

Valerio Velardo - The Sound of AI

Music Theory Concepts for Melody Generation

Explore essential music theory concepts for encoding melodies and training neural networks in AI-driven music generation, focusing on key elements like pitch notation, time signatures, and scales.

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

ChibiAkumas

Sound Terminology for Programming - Lesson 10

Explore sound programming basics, including waveforms, samples, octaves, and WAV files. Learn key concepts for creating audio in programming, even without musical expertise.

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

Complexity Explorer

Complexity of Music - Topology of Networks in Musical Spaces

Explore the intersection of music theory and complex systems through network topology analysis, offering new insights into tonal harmony and musical structures.

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

Skillademia

Reading Music Course for Beginners

Learn to read music, understand rhythms, symbols, scales, and keys. Master the language of music and use notation software for practical application.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Patterns in Nature Echoing into Music

Explore how nature's patterns inspire music creation, highlighting the importance of preserving these rhythms for artistic expression and human connection.

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

TEDx

The Science Behind Music Preferences - Why We Love Our Favorite Songs

Explore the science behind music's emotional impact and learn how to harness its power for personal growth and improved relationships in this insightful talk by award-winning songwriter Scarlet Keys.

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