Musical Instruments Courses and Certifications

Brandon Acker

Introducing - The Harpsichord

Explore the harpsichord with Brandon Acker in less than an hour, featuring an interview with Jason Moy and music from renowned composers.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Guitar for Beginners

22 reviews

Learn to play acoustic or electric guitar with Berklee College of Music. Explore the instrument, technique, and music theory in an enjoyable way. Gain a solid foundation to pursue intermediate courses.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Curtis Institute of Music

Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas

15 reviews

Explore the depth and complexity of Beethoven's piano sonatas from a performer's perspective in this 12-week course by Curtis Institute of Music.

• Coursera
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The New World of Arnold Schönberg's Piano Music

Explore Arnold Schönberg's piano music with Stanford University's 10-week course. Dive into history, musical details, and gain performance tips. Includes a tour of Schönberg's house.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Piano Sonata: Beethoven and the Romantics

Explore Beethoven's influence on the piano sonata and the Romantic era in this 4-week course by the University of Michigan. Dive into traditional and progressive sonata structures.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata

These courses were filmed at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, among other locations. Across the series, learners will dive into compositions by Scarlatti, CPE Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Chopin…

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

The Piano Sonata: Origins to Mozart

25 ratings at Coursera

Explore the origins and development of the piano sonata with the University of Michigan. Learn about its form, early masters, and relationship with keyboard instruments over a 4-week period.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Piano Sonata: Russian and 20th-21st Century Composers

12 ratings at Coursera

Explore the evolution of the piano sonata in the 20th century, focusing on Russian composers, in this 4-week course from the University of Michigan.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Reinventing the Piano

4 reviews

The piano remains one of the great achievements of musical instrument design and has long served as a primary creative tool for musicians worldwide. In this course, we will look at how the piano’s design touches on a range of diverse topics, like: where…

• Kadenze
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation

203 ratings at Coursera

Learn how to teach the violin and viola with confidence through engaging video lectures, lesson demonstrations, and discussions. Northwestern University.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

How to Play Guitar

Learn to play guitar with Berklee College of Music's 22-week course. Master scales, chords, improvisation, and performance techniques at your own pace.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

381 ratings at Coursera

Berklee College of Music offers a 4-week course to enhance guitar skills, covering scales, chord progressions, soloing, and melody creation. Ideal for intermediate players.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Piano Scales for Modern Music

Master piano scales for modern music with Berklee College of Music's 4-week course. Learn standard and non-standard fingering, improvise melodies, and develop effective practice routines.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck

53 ratings at Coursera

Berklee College of Music offers a 4-week course on advanced guitar techniques, focusing on constructing and playing triads, 7th chords, and exploring chord substitutions for a richer sound.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Guitar Performance Techniques

47 ratings at Coursera

Berklee College of Music offers a 4-week course on guitar performance techniques, focusing on ensemble playing, warm-up techniques, chords, ear training, and more.

• Coursera
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)