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: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Culture, Art History, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Multimedia, Public Affairs, Performing Arts, Music Performance, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Experimentation, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Curtis Institute of Music

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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    167 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free

    Curtis Institute of Music

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    608 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Curtis Institute of Music

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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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