Music Courses and Certifications

Danny Elfman Teaches Music For Film

Step into Danny’s studio and learn his techniques for evoking emotion and elevating a story through music.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Reba Mcentire Teaches Country Music

oin her as she records a never-before-heard song, creates a new acoustic version of Fancy, breaks down her hits, and delivers emotional performances on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Questlove Teaches Music Curation And Djing

Explore DJ techniques, expand your musical vocabulary, and learn how to glide from genre to genre—including hip-hop, neo-soul, jazz, R&B, and more—to curate your own perfect playlist.

• MasterClass
• 3 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Chung Yuan Christian University

String Music Appreciation

Explore the history of Western and Chinese string instruments, and analyse the famous Butterfly Lovers Concerto.

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

Songwriting with EZdrummer 2

Explore EZdrummer 2's innovative features for effortless drum production, from interface basics to groove creation, mixing, and songwriting integration.

• CreativeLive
• 4 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• $29.00

JLCO Master Class

A series of masterclasses by various musicians with a range of instruments.

• YouTube
• 1 day 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Explore percussion's evolution from nature to instruments, storytelling, and musical language with renowned percussionist Steven Schick in this four-part series.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

ABRSM, The Association Board of the Royal Schools of Music

Becoming a Better Music Teacher

Improve your teaching strategies and skills as a music teacher or vocal coach and learn how to inspire your music students

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

Inside the Music & Video Tech Industry

Explore the music and video tech industry with insights from professionals at top companies. Gain career advice, product knowledge, and networking opportunities through video sessions and interactive experiences.

• Kadenze
• 36 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Frances Clark Center

Performance Anxiety Management: How to Prepare for your Best Performance

Gain insights into mindfulness, stage fright, and positive self-talk to manage performance anxiety and deliver your best performance.

• Kadenze
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Frances Clark Center

Teaching Improvisation and Composition (from The Beginner Course)

Practical pedagogy for teaching improvisation and composition to beginning piano students, featuring video lectures, demonstrations, and readings on effective techniques and strategies.

• Kadenze
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Frances Clark Center

Teaching Musical Concepts (from The Beginner Course)

Practical pedagogy for developing confident music learners, focusing on concept preparation, introduction, and generalization. Emphasizes discovery teaching and assessment techniques for mastery.

• Kadenze
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Frances Clark Center

Introducing Pieces with Purpose (from The Beginner Course)

Practical pedagogy for teaching elementary piano repertoire to beginners. Explore considerations, observe student progress, and implement various approaches to enhance teaching effectiveness.

• Kadenze
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Frances Clark Center

Harnessing the Power of the Team: Teacher, Child, and Parent in Beginning Piano Study (from The Beginner Course)

Explore effective strategies for teaching young pianists, focusing on the collaborative roles of teacher, child, and parent in fostering strong musical foundations and successful learning experiences.

• Kadenze
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Explore the intricacies of North Indian Classical Music performance, focusing on improvisation, composition structure, and development techniques in both vocal and instrumental forms.

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