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Explore music history to understand the evolution of musical styles. Learn about significant periods, composers, and cultural impacts of music.

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategies for Success in your Music Career

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Organizational Skills, Music Performance, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Adaptability, Collaboration, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Teoria Musical

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    The Ancient Greeks

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Art History, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    GRAMMY GO

    Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Marketing, Content Creation, User Research, Goal Setting, Promotional Strategies, Social Media, Persona Development, Marketing Strategies, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Music Theory, World Music, Classical Music, Aesthetics, Culture, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Anthropology, European History, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    566 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Copyright Law in the Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    706 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Houston

    A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Safety Assurance, Engineering Practices

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    434 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Music Production Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Post-Production, Music, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Editing, Timelines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    124 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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Berklee

    Introducción a la producción de música

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Instrumental Music, File Management, Editing, Automation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    264 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategies for Success in your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Teoria Musical: Berklee
  • The Ancient Greeks: Wesleyan University
  • Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding: GRAMMY GO
  • Korean Music, A Philosophical Exploration: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento: Universidad de Palermo
  • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
  • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston
  • Music Production Capstone: Berklee
  • Songwriting: Writing the Music: Berklee

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