Berklee College of Music Courses

Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

24 reviews

Unlock your inner songwriter with Berklee College of Music. Learn an efficient process for tailoring songs to express your ideas and emotions. No musical experience required. Have fun while you learn!

• Coursera
• 17 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Developing Your Musicianship

16 reviews

Learn the fundamentals of contemporary music, including harmony, ear training, scales, chords, and songwriting, in this engaging 6-week course from Berklee College of Music.

• Coursera
• 16 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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
• 23 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Jazz Improvisation

5 reviews

Learn the art of jazz improvisation from renowned musician Gary Burton at Berklee College of Music. Master the mental, melodic, and harmonic processes that contribute to instinctive improvisation skills.

• Coursera
• 15 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Ableton Live

1095 ratings at Coursera

Explore Ableton Live's powerful functionality in this 3-week course by Berklee College of Music. Learn MIDI programming, audio recording, mixing, and more to take your musical ideas to fruition.

• Coursera
• 14 hours worth of material, 3 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Technology of Music Production

1007 ratings at Coursera

Learn the process of music production, including recording, editing, and mixing, with Berklee College of Music's 6-week course. Gain knowledge on using software and hardware tools creatively.

• Coursera
• 19 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Arranging for Songwriters

70 ratings at Coursera

Learn to arrange songs for the recording studio with Berklee College of Music's 4-week course. Enhance listener's emotional response and understand effective instrumentation.

• Coursera
• 9-10 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Pro Tools Basics

579 ratings at Coursera

Berklee College of Music offers a 4-week course on music production using Avid Pro Tools, suitable for beginners and curious learners.

• Coursera
• 13 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Art of Vocal Production

357 ratings at Coursera

Explore the art of vocal production with Berklee College of Music's 4-week course. Learn about vocal placement, compression, equalization, audio editing, pitch correction, and more.

• Coursera
• 12 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

541 ratings at Coursera

Berklee College of Music offers a 4-week online course on advanced musicianship, focusing on chord charts, diatonic chords, and minor keys. Learn to create and perform contemporary music.

• Coursera
• 13 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Building Your Career in Music: Developing A Brand and Funding Your Music

448 ratings at Coursera

Learn to launch your music career with Berklee College of Music's 4-week course. Gain practical tips on developing your brand, leading a band, and funding your first record.

• Coursera
• 8-9 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Art of Music Production

1944 ratings at Coursera

Master the art of music production with Berklee College of Music's 4-week online course. Learn to create emotionally moving recordings using any equipment, even your phone or laptop.

• Coursera
• 14 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

377 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
• 15 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Music for Wellness

300 ratings at Coursera

Explore music's impact on well-being with Berklee College of Music's 4-week course. Learn to use music for mental, physical, and spiritual enrichment, even in stressful times.

• Coursera
• 11 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introducción a la producción de música

260 ratings at Coursera

Learn music production processes, including recording, editing, and mixing, with Berklee College of Music's 6-week online course.

• Coursera
• 19 hours worth of material, 6 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)