Musical Composition

Musical Composition is the art and science of creating original music, incorporating melody, harmony, rhythm, and orchestration. This skill involves knowledge of musical notation, theory, and instrumentation to develop compositions for various genres and ensembles. Composers craft works for live performance, film scoring, digital media, and other creative applications. Mastery of musical composition enhances artistic innovation, collaboration with performers, and the ability to convey emotions and narratives through sound.
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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Lawsuits, Negotiation, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, Entrepreneurship, File Management, Business, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Writing, Digital Assets, Innovation, Team Management

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

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    The University of Edinburgh

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Michigan State University

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    758 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Multimedia, Musical Composition, Adobe After Effects, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Computer Graphics, Video Editing, Apple software proficiency, Timelines, Writing, Color Theory, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Social Media, Branding, Production Planning, Sustainable Business, Music Performance, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Media Production, Campaign Management, Instrumental Music, Automation, Marketing, Entrepreneurship

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    4.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    788 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    391 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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
    232 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production, Musical Composition, Video Production, Timelines, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months