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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    University of Glasgow

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    166 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Post-Production, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Writing, File Management, Timelines, Electronic Media, Editing, Software Installation, System Configuration, Technology Solutions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, File Management, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Music Performance, Writing and Editing, Automation, Editing, Technical Support, Writing, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Teaching, World Music, Classroom Management, Music Performance, Media Production, Cultural Responsiveness, Oral Expression, Writing, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Performance, Music, Media Production, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, File Management, Performing Arts, Post-Production, Design Thinking, Creativity, Electronic Media, Editing, Design Software, Automation, Technical Support, System Configuration, System Requirements

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Entrepreneurship, Business, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Music Theory, Writing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Digital Assets, Innovation, Team Management, File Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    5.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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