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    Master piano theory for understanding musical composition. Learn about scales, chords, harmony, and rhythm in piano music.

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Precalculus: Periodic Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Trigonometry, Systems Of Measurement, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling, Graphing, Algebra, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Probability, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Music History, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Team Building, Music, Design Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Musical Composition, Business Management, Business, Revenue Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Social Media

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Matlab

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Tecnología musical con software libre: Proyecto final

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Open Source Technology, Digital Publishing, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Content Creation, Creativity, Technical Documentation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Music for Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Music, Musical Composition, Mindfulness, Instrumental Music, Mental Health Counseling, World Music, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Resilience, Respiration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Intellectual Property, Music, Business Management, Business, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Transformation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Teaching, Music Performance, World Music, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Intellectual Property, Performing Arts, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Innovation, Business Modeling, Revenue Management, Business Ethics, Live Streaming, Media Production

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Foundation of Video Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Storytelling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      PRINCÍPIOS GERAIS DA TÉCNICA DO VIOLINO E DA VIOLA DE ARCO

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Classical Music, Coordination

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular piano theory courses

    • Precalculus: Periodic Functions: Johns Hopkins University
    • Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Music Business: Berklee
    • Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Tecnología musical con software libre: Proyecto final: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Music for Wellness: Berklee
    • Music Business Foundations: Berklee
    • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee
    • Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?: Vanderbilt University
    • The Foundation of Video Editing: University of Colorado Boulder

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