Online courses for music lovers

For everyone who loves listening to music, wants to write it or have a business in this area, we have prepared a selection of free online courses on different platforms.

Making Music with Others

If you want to make music in a band, take a look at this course on Future Learn. You will learn about the social context in which musicians work, about the creation of music in different genres, the principles of successful preparation for rehearsals. Separately, they talk about the transfer of individual and collective identity in the process of creating music.

Introduction to the Music Business

The course focuses on business in the rapidly evolving music industry: people consume more andmore music products, and new artists are appearing on the market. Teachers will talk about the latest music news and business fundamentals. The entire course lasts 6 weeks, provided that you allocate 2-4 hours a week for it. The complete program includes:

  • History of the recording industry;

  • Contemporary music business structure;

  • How to read and what to look for in the contract;

  • How to copyright protect works;

  • Various roles in the industry, including managers, agents and lawyers;

  • How to create a music brand;

  • How to plan and organize live performances.

How to Write Your First Song

Want to write songs? The instructors will tell you about the techniques that come in handy for this, and after completing the course, you can write your first work. The program includes:

  • Choice of words for music, their order;

  • Time and pitch;

  • Working with a melody;

  • Chords and chord progressions;

  • Forms of songs;

  • Arranging your song.

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Diploma in Music Theory

A 10-15 hour course on music theory will help develop listening skills, learn aboutinstruments and techniques performed. The program focuses on working with classical music, but you will also learn about the use of its various aspects in other genres.

The course includes 11 modules that cover the topics of rhythm, acoustics, melody, variation and others.In general, the program is useful and interesting to everyone who wanted to go to a music school as a child, but did not have such an opportunity.

Developing Your Musicianship

Another course that will serve as an alternative to studying at a music school.If you've learned to play a musical instrument but haven't received a formal education, this is a great addition.Here you will learn about different musical modes, keys, rhythms, chords and their structure.

This course on the Coursera platform is paid, but you can apply for financial assistance through the special form after registering on the site.

Music For Wellness

We love listening to music, someone knows how to play musical instruments, sing or writesongs. But listening or working on a composition can be not only enjoyable, but also beneficial for health - this property of music is the subject of the Music For Wellness course. Here's how it can help reduce stress and improve your well-being. Teachers will tell you about:

  • The effect of music on the body and brain;

  • Strategies and techniques for regulating emotions and stress by integrating music with ancient practices such as mantras;

  • Scientific foundations that prove effectiveancient traditional practices used to promote health;

  • Helping music achieve a happy and healthy life.

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