Music Courses and Certifications

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North Indian Classical Music

Explore fundamental elements, raga composition, and performance practices of North Indian Classical Music. Learn to sing, play, and appreciate this rich musical tradition.

• Kadenze
• 54 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Virtual Trivia: Music

213 ratings at CourseHorse

Join our music team trivia event, where you can test your knowledge on a wide range of music topics and compete against other teams.

• CourseHorse
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How Music and Mathematics Relate

181 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Gain new perspective on two of the greatest achievements of human culture-music and math-and the unexpected and fascinating connections that bind the two together.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 9 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The 30 Greatest Orchestral Works

95 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Experience the profound joy of landmark creations by Haydn, Beethoven, and others in this survey of orchestral works considered the greatest in Western history.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 day 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Campus - the Israeli National Project for Digital Learning

Music as the Mirror of Western Culture

An introduction to western classical music. Learn how to listen to great masterpieces, recognize famous composers and understand western classical music in its larger cultural context.

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

How To Rap For Beginner's Masterclass

Master the art of rap with hands-on exercises, technical breakdowns, and insider tips. Learn freestyle techniques, multi-syllable rhyme schemes, wordplay, and flow to elevate your lyrical skills and find your unique voice.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

From Silence to Sound: Composing Music for Film, Documentaries and Commercials

Learn strategies for composing music for visual media, including outlining, tempo selection, creative approaches, director communication, and responding to reference tracks.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

An Insider's Guide to Today's Music Biz: 2 Making Great Music

32 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn the secrets of making great music that makes its way into the hands of music biz movers and shakers.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How To Rap Like The Pros: The Verse

Learn to craft professional rap verses from concept to completion, mastering flow, syllable counting, and songwriting techniques for beginners and advanced writers alike.

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

Video Game Music Composition / Production

Learn to compose and produce high-quality video game music using FL Studio. Master music theory, sound design, and advanced composition techniques for various game genres. Gain skills to launch a career in game music.

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

How To Freestyle Rap: Rhythm, Lyrics & Delivery

Learn to freestyle rap with confidence, mastering rhythm, lyrics, and delivery. Develop multiple flows, never run out of bars, and create freestyle songs in various styles.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Beatboxing 101

Learn fundamental beatboxing sounds and advanced techniques to create impressive vocal percussion and rhythms.

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

Learn Irish Flute

If you love the flute, then you'll love this playlist of some of the best instruction in Irish flute available online - from masters in the Irish tradition.

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

Tin Whistle Lessons

This playlist takes your learning from zero to hero and gives you a taste of the quality of instruction available from the Online Academy of Irish Music.

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

Carlos Santana Teaches The Art And Soul Of Guitar

Join Carlos in his studio as he breaks down his process note by note—so you can discover the soul of your sound.

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