Music Business Courses

First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability

197 ratings at Coursera

The Business School at the University of Colorado Denver wants to help you become a change agent for sustainable business. We hope that with the skills and concepts you gain from this specialization that you will help your business reduce its social and…

• Coursera
• 15 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

96 ratings at Coursera

This class looks at the big issues companies are fixing - climate change, water, worker satisfaction and supply chain issues. You will learn tools to help your company address these issues intelligently.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Art of Music Production

2026 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)

Building Your Career in Music: Developing a Brand and Funding

Explore how to launch your musical career from developing your artistic identity to recording your first record.

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

Piano Scales for Modern Music

Explore piano scales for modern music, enhancing improvisation and melodic structure. Practice major, minor, pentatonic, modal, and blues scales to improve playing and creativity across genres.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Music for Wellness

317 ratings at Coursera

Unlock your creativity and enhance well-being through music with simple techniques combining science and Eastern philosophy, applicable in daily life for stress relief and self-care.

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

Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

261 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create and use custom sounds in electronic music compositions using software synthesizers, focusing on various patch types and musical elements.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Singing Popular Music

161 ratings at Coursera

Develop your unique vocal style, master contemporary techniques, and learn to sing healthfully in popular music genres. Enhance your artistry through vowel shaping, breathing, and style-specific skills.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Music Production Capstone

122 ratings at Coursera

Create and submit a fully produced song, applying knowledge from recording to mixing and mastering, with peer feedback throughout the process.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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)

Songwriting: Writing the Music

54 ratings at Coursera

Learn to craft compelling melodies, choose emotive chords, and create harmonic contrast to enhance your songwriting. Develop hooks, experiment with rhythm, and tell stories through music.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Electronic Music Performance Techniques

29 ratings at Coursera

Learn essential techniques for performing electronic music, from building drum beats to live looping. Master EDI skills to create and perform original arrangements, exploring rhythm, harmony, melody, and sound design.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Piano Techniques for Modern Music

20 ratings at Coursera

Develop fundamental piano skills for modern music, focusing on posture, technique, chord progressions, and improvisation. Build a strong foundation for contemporary performance and ensemble playing.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 42 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 For Wellness

11 ratings at edX

Learn how music can help reduce stress and improve your health, and well-being.

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