Musical Instruments Courses and Certifications

Frances Clark Center

Rhythm & Movement in Beginning Piano Study (from The Beginner Course)

Practical pedagogy for teaching rhythm and integrating movement in beginning piano lessons, with video demonstrations and reflection activities for piano teachers.

• Kadenze
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• $30.00

Teaching Piano Skills

Gain insights into teaching piano scales, chords, and arpeggios effectively. Learn best practices for developing finger independence, fluent chord reading, and advanced techniques.

• Kadenze
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Romantic Piano Masters

Explore the music and lives of Schumann, Chopin, and Liszt through video and written materials, enhancing your understanding of 19th-century piano masterpieces and teaching techniques.

• Kadenze
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Classical Sonatinas and Sonatas at the Piano

Explore Classical piano techniques, styles, and character through sonatinas and sonatas, from pre-sonatina works to Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Enhance your performance and teaching skills.

• Kadenze
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Inclusive Teaching at the Piano

Learn strategies for inclusive piano teaching, covering tone, language, reading, and non-verbal communication for students with special needs, including those with visual impairments.

• Kadenze
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Teaching Jazz at the Piano

Practical pedagogy for piano teachers on jazz elements: articulation, chord symbols, listening, comping, and improvisation. Includes video and written materials for self-guided learning.

• Kadenze
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Left-Handed Knitting

Left-handed knitters, this class is for you! Join expert and fellow lefty Rick Mondragon as he teaches you the basics of left-handed knitting...

• Craftsy
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Guitar Theory Course for Beginners - Learn Fretboard, Major Scale and Triads

Master essential guitar theory fundamentals including fretboard navigation, major scale patterns, and triad construction through structured lessons with practical exercises.

• freeCodeCamp
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MangoldProject

Piano Lessons for Beginners

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Learn to play piano from scratch, mastering chords, accompaniment patterns, and essential techniques for both hands. Develop skills to have fun with music and accompany yourself.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Andy Guitar

Andy Guitar Beginners Course 2025 - Acoustic Guitar

Master acoustic guitar fundamentals with chord techniques, strumming patterns, tuning, and music theory basics in this comprehensive beginner-friendly program.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Murat Keyder

Latin Spanish Guitar Lessons - Parallel Thirds and Flamenco Techniques

Explore Latin guitar techniques, flamenco fundamentals, parallel thirds, common chords, and layered rhythms for Latin and Middle Eastern musical styles.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

LickNRiff - Free Guitar Education

Finally Understanding Chords - 10 Lesson Series

Master guitar chord theory from basic triads to advanced jazz voicings through CAGED system logic, extended chords, and creative applications in this comprehensive 10-lesson series.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

Jazz Bass Lessons - Complete Course from Basics to Walking Bass Lines

Master jazz bass fundamentals through fretboard geography, walking bass lines, chord progressions, and scale patterns for ensemble performance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

Guitar Techniques and Jazz Fundamentals

Master fundamental guitar techniques from strumming to jazz chords and fretboard geography with expert demonstrations and practical training exercises.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Arab Instruments

Learn the Oud Maqam - Introduction to Arabic Musical Modes

Master traditional Arabic musical scales including Sega, Rast, Kurd, and Saba through hands-on oud instruction covering maqam theory, practical playing techniques, and instrument maintenance.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video