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    Music production courses can help you learn how to record, edit, mix, and produce music using digital audio workstations and studio techniques.

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    Find the Best Music Production Course for Your Goals

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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
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      Intermediate · 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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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      The DIY Musician

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Media, Music Theory, Social Media Marketing, Professional Networking, Media Production, Business Planning, Marketing Planning, Brand Management, Peer Review, Branding, Instrumental Music, Writing, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, File Management, Project Planning, Strategic Partnership

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

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      898 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Music, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Team Building, Team Management, Contract Review, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Management, Business, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Aesthetics, Digital Publishing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Creation, Design Reviews, File Management, Creativity, Timelines, Social Media, Copywriting, Writing

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

      Developing Your Musicianship

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Peer Review

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

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      Berklee

      The Singer Songwriter

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music Performance, Music, Instrumental Music, Oral Expression, Media Production, Performing Arts, Automation, System Configuration, Data Import/Export, Creativity, Computer Programming

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

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      Berklee

      Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Creativity, Music History, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Presentations, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Resilience, Music, Contract Negotiation, Lawsuits, Legal Proceedings, Business, Social Media, Revenue Management, Digital Content

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      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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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Art of Visual Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Videography, Video Production, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Writing, Scripting, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, File Management, Quality Assurance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics: University of Rochester
    • The Business of Music Production: Berklee
    • The DIY Musician: Berklee
    • Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics: Berklee
    • Music Business Foundations: Berklee
    • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University
    • Mixing and Completing Your Music Production: GRAMMY GO
    • Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee
    • The Singer Songwriter: Berklee
    • Music Business: Berklee

    Why Learn Music Production?

    Music production is the process of creating and shaping sound—from songwriting and recording to mixing and mastering. It blends creativity with technical skill and is essential in the music, film, and gaming industries. Learning music production can help you bring musical ideas to life, whether you’re building a career or exploring a creative passion.

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