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    Study music appreciation to understand and enjoy different music styles. Learn about music history, notable composers, and musical elements.

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Programación musical con software libre

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Hardware Design, Digital Design, Instrumental Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Interoperability, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Physics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      The Business of Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Intellectual Property, Musical Composition, Lawsuits, Peer Review, Media Production, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Legal Strategy, Business Management, Business, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Music Theory, Team Building, Digital Assets, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Editing, File Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Singing Popular Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Self-Awareness, Performing Arts, Music, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Tecnología musical con software libre

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Collaborative Software, Digital Design, Instrumental Music, Data Sharing, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Creativity, Digital Publishing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      259 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      The DIY Musician

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Brand Strategy, Music Theory, Professional Networking, Social Media, Branding, Music Performance, Media Production, Post-Production, Production Planning, Sustainable Business, Writing and Editing, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Campaign Management, Marketing, Instrumental Music

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Teoria Musical

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAE Institute México

      Introducción a la Producción y Apreciación musical

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      The Technology of Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Music Theory, Creativity, Content Creation, File Management, Editing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumental Music, Vibrations, Equipment Design, Construction, Mechanical Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      586 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing the Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Programación musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • The Business of Music Production: Berklee
    • Singing Popular Music: Berklee
    • Tecnología musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata: University of Michigan
    • The DIY Musician: Berklee
    • Teoria Musical: Berklee
    • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
    • Introducción a la Producción y Apreciación musical: SAE Institute México
    • The Technology of Music Production: Berklee

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