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    Study music appreciation to understand and enjoy different music styles. Learn about music history, notable composers, and musical elements.

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      University of Rochester

      Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Vibrations, Mechanics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      586 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Investment Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Financial Market, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Systems, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Market Dynamics, Performance Measurement, Behavioral Economics, Finance, Equities, Financial Forecasting, Customer Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Watch Me Design a Pattern Collection: Creative Struggles

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Design, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Creativity, Color Matching, Design Elements And Principles

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Advanced Effects & Exporting

      Skills you'll gain: Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Post-Production, Animations, Video Production, Data Import/Export, Color Theory

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      The Business of Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Contract Negotiation, Lawsuits, Media Production, Negotiation, Team Building, Legal Proceedings, Team Management, Peer Review, Contract Review, Instrumental Music, Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Management, File Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Guitar for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Post-Production, Media Production, Music Performance, Peer Review, Editing, Storytelling, Instrumental Music, Writing, Performance Tuning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Brand Awareness, Professional Networking, Logo Design, Brand Strategy, Relationship Building, Marketing Analytics, Content Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Customer Engagement, User Feedback, Marketing Strategies, Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Photo Editing, Visual Design, Color Theory, Creative Design, Branding, Photography, Style Guides, Art History, Adobe InDesign, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Writing, Design Strategies, Brainstorming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Learn to Draw

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Drawing, Design Elements And Principles, 3D Modeling, Graphic and Visual Design, Aesthetics, Graphical Tools, Creativity

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Singing Popular Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Music, Oral Expression, Performing Arts, Music Theory, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics: University of Rochester
    • Investment Management: University of Geneva
    • Watch Me Design a Pattern Collection: Creative Struggles: Skillshare
    • DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Advanced Effects & Exporting: Skillshare
    • The Business of Music Production: Berklee
    • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
    • Guitar for Beginners: Berklee
    • Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio: Berklee
    • Building Your Audience for Music Professionals: GRAMMY GO
    • Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts

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