Music composition courses can help you learn melody creation, harmony development, orchestration techniques, and the structure of various musical forms. You can build skills in arranging music for different ensembles, writing for specific instruments, and developing your unique voice as a composer. Many courses introduce software tools like Sibelius or Finale for notation, as well as digital audio workstations like Ableton Live or Logic Pro, that support producing and refining your compositions.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Digital Signal Processing, Post-Production
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Post-Production, Writing and Editing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Post-Production, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Writing, Editing, File Management, Creativity, Peripheral Devices, System Configuration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Media Production, Post-Production, Timelines, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Music, Culture, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Aesthetics, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Music, Digital pedagogy, Musical Composition, World Music, Classical Music, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Formal Learning, Creativity, Music Performance, Childhood Education and Development, Electronic Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Interactive Design, Usability, Music, Interaction Design, Multimedia, Design, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Design Research, Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Developing Training Materials, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Classroom Management, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sungkyunkwan University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Music Theory, World Music, Classical Music, Aesthetics, Culture, Language Competency, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Intellectual Property, Music Performance, Performing Arts, Consumer Behaviour, Event Management, Events and Conferences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Production Process, Regulatory Compliance, Digital Transformation, Promotional Strategies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Design Research, Responsible AI, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months