Music Theory Courses and Certifications

World Music

Explore diverse global musical cultures, comparing styles and genres from Africa, Americas, Europe, and Asia to Western popular music.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Music Fundamentals

Explore musical notation, reading notes, rhythms, key signatures, intervals, chords, and progressions in this comprehensive introduction to music theory.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

THEORY & MUSICIANSHIP I

Explore music fundamentals, composition, and musicianship skills through notation, scales, intervals, and ear training exercises.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Music Theory for Songwriters: The Fundamentals

583 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Professional musician Julian Velard covers the basics of music theory through the lens of songwriting. Explore intervals, chord progressions, voice leading, song forms, and more.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to Listen to and Understand Great Music, 3rd Edition

374 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Forever change the way you listen to music with this outstanding course that explores the history, composition, and sublime accomplishments of Western concert music.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 day 12 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers, Part 1

Learn to create dynamic melodies and harmonies for electronic music, focusing on pitch organization and rhythm. No prior music theory or instrument knowledge required.

• Skillshare
• 3 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Music Theory for Songwriters: From Beginner to Producer

Learn essential music theory concepts for songwriting and production, from scales and chords to progressions and melodies. Gain confidence in composing and enhance your musical creativity.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Le solfège à votre portée

Découvrez les bases du solfège : noms des notes, portée, clés, altérations et intervalles. Améliorez votre compréhension du langage musical pour enrichir votre pratique instrumentale ou vocale.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Solfege at your fingertips 1

Explore pitch, note names, accidentals, and intervals in this foundational music theory course. Enhance your musical understanding and score-reading skills through practical exercises and clear explanations.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Music Theory Comprehensive: Part 3 - Minor Keys and More

Explore minor keys, compound meters, and the Circle of Fifths in this comprehensive music theory course. Learn key signatures, chord progressions, and scale types to enhance your songwriting and composition skills.

• Skillshare
• 3 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Music Theory Comprehensive: Part 4 - Modes and Counterpoint

Explore modes, counterpoint, and advanced music theory concepts. Learn to analyze popular songs, understand intervals, and compose using contrapuntal techniques. Enhance your musical understanding and creativity.

• Skillshare
• 4 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Music Theory for Electronic Musicians 2: Minor keys and More

Expand your music theory knowledge for electronic production, focusing on minor keys, melody writing, and track analysis of popular artists. Gain insights to enhance your unique sound.

• Skillshare
• 5 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Le solfège à votre portée 4

Approfondissement du solfège : rythmes, mesures et temps. Exercices pratiques de lecture à vue et dictées musicales pour maîtriser la théorie et améliorer vos compétences en musique.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Inside the Studio: How Music Producers Collaborate with Artists

Grammy-winning producer Focus... shares insights on collaborating with artists, from building relationships to creating stripped-down tracks, helping aspiring producers refine their process and coach better performances.

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

Le solfège à votre portée 3

Approfondissez vos connaissances en théorie musicale avec la construction d'accords, l'harmonie tonale et des exercices pratiques de solfège et dictée pour améliorer votre lecture à vue et votre oreille musicale.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)