Berklee College of Music Courses

Music Business Foundations

6 reviews

Explore the evolving music industry, from its history to current trends. Learn about recording agreements, copyright law, and key roles in artist management and representation.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Jazz Improvisation

5 reviews

Explore jazz improvisation with renowned musician Gary Burton. Learn mental, melodic, and harmonic processes to create spontaneous solos. Master essential skills and develop your musical storytelling abilities.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Designing Synthesizer Sounds

2 reviews

Explore practical synthesis techniques to create emotionally impactful musical compositions using industry-standard tools, with a focus on synthesizer components and peer feedback.

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

Introduction to Ableton Live

1118 ratings at Coursera

Explore MIDI programming, audio recording, warping, looping, mixing, and performing in Ableton Live. Master essential tools for transforming musical ideas into polished recordings and live performances.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Technology of Music Production

1083 ratings at Coursera

Explore music production essentials: recording, editing, mixing. Learn DAW tools, signal flow, effects, and synthesis. Gain skills to transform creative ideas into polished tracks.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Arranging for Songwriters

82 ratings at Coursera

Learn to transform your song from a simple recording to a fully arranged piece ready for the studio. Master horizontal and vertical arrangement, instrumentation, and vocal focus to enhance emotional impact and create professional-quality demos.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Pro Tools Basics

612 ratings at Coursera

Explore Pro Tools for music production, covering interface basics, MIDI, software instruments, audio recording, manipulation, mixing, and mastering techniques.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Art of Vocal Production

375 ratings at Coursera

Explore vocal production techniques, from basic placement to advanced processing. Learn compression, EQ, effects, pitch correction, and time manipulation to enhance vocal performances in modern music production.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

552 ratings at Coursera

Explore advanced musicianship concepts including chord charts, diatonic chords, minor keys, and ear training. Develop skills in composition and performance using popular chord progressions and the major pentatonic scale.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creativity And Entrepreneurship

381 ratings at Coursera

Unlock your creative potential and apply it to entrepreneurship through insights from renowned artists and innovators across various fields. Learn to approach career development like musical creation.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music

2087 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive songwriting program covering lyrics, melody, arrangement, and production using Ableton Live. Develop hit-making strategies and transform ideas into polished demos with guidance from award-winning Berklee faculty.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Microcredential

Music Business

Comprehensive exploration of music industry essentials, covering business foundations, artist branding, copyright law, and entrepreneurship for aspiring professionals and artists.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Microcredential

El Músico Moderno

782 ratings at Coursera

Desarrolla habilidades en teoría musical, producción y composición para triunfar en la industria musical moderna. Aprende a escribir, grabar y producir tu propia música con herramientas profesionales.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Copyright Law in the Music Business

714 ratings at Coursera

Explore music copyright law, artists' rights, public domain, and sampling. Learn to navigate legal issues in songwriting, fair use, and litigation in the evolving digital landscape.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Electronic Music Production

Learn to create professional electronic music: from sound basics and synthesis to recording, editing, and mixing in Ableton Live, guided by industry experts.

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