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      Skillshare

      Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Motion Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Information Architecture, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Digital Publishing, Web Design, Multimedia, User Experience Design, Adobe XD, Animations, Typography, Wireframing, Adobe InDesign, Style Guides, No-Code Development, Design, Logo Design, Design Elements And Principles

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata

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

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Tecnología musical con software libre

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Collaborative Software, Digital Design, Instrumental Music, Data Sharing, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Creativity, Digital Publishing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      259 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Producción musical con software libre

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Music, Intellectual Property, Music History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Management, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship

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

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Programación musical con software libre

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Electronic Components, Electronics, Music Theory, Hardware Design, Digital Design, Instrumental Music, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Interoperability, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Physics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Music Composition: Starting a Piece

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la producción musical

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Creativity, Editing

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Pro Tools Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Editing, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      604 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Teoria Musical

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      The Technology of Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Musical Composition, File Management, Editing

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

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing the Music

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

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

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

    • Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications: Skillshare
    • Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata: University of Michigan
    • Tecnología musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Producción musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Music Business Foundations: Berklee
    • Programación musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Music Composition: Starting a Piece: University of Glasgow
    • Introducción a la producción musical : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Pro Tools Basics: Berklee
    • Teoria Musical: Berklee

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