Music History Courses and Certifications

Music as a Mirror of History

167 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Discover the fascinating ways in which great works of music have interacted with historical events, in this eye-opening course taught by a celebrated composer and music historian.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The History of Christmas Concert Music

5 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join acclaimed music historian—and Great Courses favorite—Professor Robert Greenberg to revel in the history and evolution of timeless Christmas tunes.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

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Two-Tone and Ska's Influence on Music History

Explore the profound impact of Two-Tone and Ska music through iconic albums, influential bands, and their lasting legacy on modern music genres and recording techniques.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why Understanding Music History Makes for Better Music Listening

Explore how music history enhances listening experiences through classical masterpieces, their creators, and fascinating stories. Discover the immersive power of understanding music's historical context.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to Music

Comprehensive exploration of music history, genres, and styles from Medieval to modern eras, including jazz, musical theater, rock, and world music.

• Study.com
• 10 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

FTCE Music K-12 (028) Prep

Comprehensive preparation for FTCE Music K-12 exam, covering musical theory, history, genres, and education strategies through video lessons, quizzes, and practice exams.

• Study.com
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Music: Certificate Program

Explore music's evolution from medieval to modern eras, including opera, classical, jazz, and world music. Gain a comprehensive understanding of musical styles and periods.

• Study.com
• 9 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

UExcel Introduction to Music: Study Guide & Test Prep

Comprehensive exploration of music history, genres, and global influences, from Medieval to Modern eras, including jazz, musical theater, and world music.

• Study.com
• 11 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Music of the Beatles

17 reviews

Explore the Beatles' musical evolution, from early Liverpool days to Abbey Road, examining influences, recording techniques, and cultural impact on their iconic repertoire.

• Coursera
• 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Janis Joplin and the Sexual Revolution

3 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Janis Joplin and the Sexual Revolution, will introduce you to issues around the sexual revolution and how this, and other contemporary social revolutions of the 1960s, impacted ...

• OpenLearn
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Western Music in the 20th century

​Addressing students' interests in 20th century Western Music Culture and incorporating music theory, the course examines 20th century Western music.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Bach and the High Baroque

124 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join Professor Robert Greenberg to explore the emotional power, religious devotion, technical virtuosity, diverse national styles, and sheer genius of Johann Sebastian Bach.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 day 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Great Music of the 20th Century

80 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p><span>Travel into the lives of the great 20th-century composers and immerse yourself in the era’s sublime musical masterworks.</span></p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

England, the 1960s, and the Triumph of the Beatles

83 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join best-selling biographer Michael Shelden for 12 vibrant lectures on how the 1960s shaped the Beatles—and how the band, in turn, defined the revolutionary spirit of the age.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 5 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Great Masters: Haydn-His Life and Music

76 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Explore the unqualified musical success of Franz Joseph Haydn with an esteemed music historian.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available