Songwriting Courses and Certifications

The Music of the Beatles

18 reviews

Explore the Beatles' musical evolution, from early Liverpool days to Abbey Road, examining influences, recording techniques, and cultural impact on their iconic repertoire.

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

Writing and Performing Musical Theatre

Explore musical theatre writing and performance with Sir Tim's expert guidance, from crafting lyrics to nailing auditions and collaborating with industry professionals.

• BBC Maestro
• 4-5 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Music Production

Master music production techniques, from songwriting to instrumental layering, with expert guidance on recording, collaborating, and creating impactful tracks.

• BBC Maestro
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Arranging for Songwriters

77 ratings at Coursera

Learn to transform your song from a simple recording to a fully arranged piece ready for the studio. Master horizontal and vertical arrangement, instrumentation, and vocal focus to enhance emotional impact and create professional-quality demos.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Art of Music Production

2024 ratings at Coursera

Explore music production techniques to create emotionally moving recordings using any equipment. Develop critical listening skills, refine your artistic identity, and learn strategies to enhance your productions sonically and musically.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

The DIY Musician

Learn to write, record, and produce your own music using ProTools. Develop your artist identity, create a brand, and run successful crowdfunding campaigns to kickstart your music career.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

96 ratings at Coursera

Explore innovative approaches to teaching popular music, focusing on improvisation, songwriting, technology, and ensemble creation. Develop culturally relevant curricula that engage youth and foster musical growth.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights

21 ratings at Coursera

Learn to monetize your music through copyright laws, publishing, and revenue streams. Explore mechanical, print, and performance income, as well as sound recording ownership for artists.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Music Theory Comprehensive Complete! (Parts 1, 2, & 3)

21613 ratings at Udemy

A Complete College-Level Music Theory Curriculum. **IAOMEI Certified**

• Udemy
• 12 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Ableton Live 11 - Music Production in Ableton Live

6046 ratings at Udemy

Learn Music Production, Recording, Editing, Music Mixing, Songwriting + Music Theory in this Ableton Live 11 Course

• Udemy
• 21 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

FL Studio - Music Production + Mixing Music -Complete Course

4480 ratings at Udemy

Learn Music Production in FL Studio for Mac + PC for Recording, Editing, Composing, Mixing and Mastering in FL Studio

• Udemy
• 1 day 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Lyricology: Perfect Song Structure and Beat Selection!

1426 ratings at Udemy

Simple techniques for counting bars, song structure and beat selection for aspiring hip hop artists.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

GarageBand Masterclass: GarageBand for Music Production

1392 ratings at Udemy

Learn GarageBand for music production, music composition, music mixing, audio production, songwriting, and so much more!

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

Film, TV, & Video Game Music Composition + Production Basics

1366 ratings at Udemy

#1 Music Composition, Production, Technology, & Business Course

• Udemy
• 3 days 11 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Music Composition with the Piano: Ultimate Keyboard Theory

1233 ratings at Udemy

Music Composition - The Ultimate Guide to Piano, Chords & Music Theory for Producers, Film Composers & Songwriters.

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