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Learn music composition techniques for creating original music. Understand harmony, melody, and orchestration.

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Berklee
Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Peer Review, Storytelling, Media Production, Multimedia, Automation, Post-Production, Content Creation, Software Installation, Creativity, Writing, Computer Programming
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
2.1K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free
California Institute of the Arts
Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony
Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Storytelling, Creativity
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
164 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free
The University of Edinburgh
Fundamentals of Music Theory
Skills you'll gain:
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
1.8K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Berklee
The Art of Music Production
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Media Production, Aesthetics, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Visionary, Adaptability
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
2K reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Berklee
Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Content Creation
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
890 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Berklee
Music Production
Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Media Production, Peer Review, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Editing, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Aesthetics, Timelines, Personal Development, Creativity, Data Import/Export, File Management, Multimedia, Self-Awareness, Visionary, Automation, Adaptability
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
3K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Berklee
Songwriting: Writing the Music
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Creativity, Writing
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Berklee
Electronic Music Production
Skills you'll gain: File Management, Media Production, Creativity, Live Streaming, Peer Review, Electronic Media, Creative Design, Multimedia, Automation, Performance Testing, Patch Management, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Editing
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
2.3K reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Michigan State University
Getting Started With Music Theory
Skills you'll gain:
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
754 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Berklee
Developing Your Musicianship
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Creativity
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
1.6K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Coursera Project Network
Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch
Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
455 reviews
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Berklee
Jazz Improvisation
Skills you'll gain:
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
786 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music composition courses

Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music: Berklee
Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
Fundamentals of Music Theory: The University of Edinburgh
The Art of Music Production: Berklee
Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics: Berklee
Music Production: Berklee
Songwriting: Writing the Music: Berklee
Electronic Music Production: Berklee
Getting Started With Music Theory: Michigan State University
Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee