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Classical Music Courses

Courses in classical music can help you learn music theory, composition techniques, orchestration, and performance skills. You can build abilities in analyzing musical forms, interpreting scores, and understanding historical contexts. Many courses introduce tools like notation software, digital audio workstations, and recording equipment, that support creating and sharing your musical compositions.

Popular Classical Music Courses and Certifications


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    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to Italian Opera

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Storytelling

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    Yale University

    Music and Social Action

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Sciences, World Music, Education and Training, Social Justice, Social Impact, Public History, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Pedagogy, Public Affairs, Community Development, Classical Music, Advocacy

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    182 reviews

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    Berklee

    Music for Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, World Music, Personal Care, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Berklee

    Teoria Musical

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, World Music, Music Performance, Music History, Performing Arts

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    University of Florida

    Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Culture

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Peking University

    20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Music Theory, Classical Music, World Music, Performing Arts, Musical Composition

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to German Opera

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Storytelling

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    Alex Genadinik

    Write Dreamy, Heartfelt Poetry - Creative Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Student Support and Services, Writing and Editing, Aesthetics, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Writing

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    University of Glasgow

    Music Composition: Starting a Piece

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Classical Music, Creativity

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    Berklee

    Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Instrumental Music

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    403 reviews

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    Berklee

    Piano Scales for Modern Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Music, Music Performance, Musical Composition

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

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

  • Introduction to Italian Opera: Dartmouth College
  • Music and Social Action: Yale University
  • Music for Wellness: Berklee
  • Teoria Musical: Berklee
  • Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll: University of Florida
  • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
  • Introduction to German Opera: Dartmouth College
  • Write Dreamy, Heartfelt Poetry - Creative Writing: Alex Genadinik
  • Music Composition: Starting a Piece: University of Glasgow
  • Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange: Berklee

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