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: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Writing and Editing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    903 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    GRAMMY GO

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Editing, Creativity

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 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: Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Media Production, Writing, Technology Solutions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.1K 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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    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

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    Berklee

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, File Management, Music Performance, Editing, Electronic Media, Software Installation, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    605 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    782 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Media Production, Post-Production, Editing, Writing, Timelines, Storytelling, Creativity, File Management, Peripheral Devices

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    259 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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