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      University of Florida

      Healing with the Arts

      Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Compassion, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing, Overcoming Obstacles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      How Music Can Change Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Mental Health, Community Development, Rehabilitation, Diversity Awareness, Psychotherapy, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas

      Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      606 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Music and Social Action

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Music, Music History, Performing Arts, Public Affairs, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Classical Music

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      The Music of the Beatles

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Classical Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      747 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Culture, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Media Production, Creativity, Electronic Media, Patch Management, Software Installation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Mixing and Completing Your Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Launching Your Music Career

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Target Market, Business Modeling, Music, Business Development, Value Propositions, Business Strategies, Professional Networking, Growth Strategies, Performing Arts, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Branding, Relationship Building

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Marketing and Public Relations, Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation, Media Strategy, Business Valuation, Technology Strategies, Media Production, Innovation, Business Ethics, Business Development, Business Relationship Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Freelance Editing: Launch & Build Your Video Editing Career

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Client Services, Post-Production, Goal Setting, Price Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Organizational Skills, Professional Networking, Needs Assessment

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Healing with the Arts: University of Florida
    • How Music Can Change Your Life: The University of Melbourne
    • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas: Curtis Institute of Music
    • Music and Social Action: Yale University
    • The Music of the Beatles: University of Rochester
    • The Importance and Power of Music in our Society: Universiteit Leiden
    • Creating Sounds for Electronic Music: Berklee
    • Mixing and Completing Your Music Production: GRAMMY GO
    • Launching Your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?: Vanderbilt University

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