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    Music production courses can help you learn how to record, edit, mix, and produce music using digital audio workstations and studio techniques.

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    Find the Best Music Production Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Modern American Poetry

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Lecturing, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Culture, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Discussion Facilitation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      148 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      X

      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      .Net平台下的软件开发技术

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, System Testing, SQL, C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Relational Databases, Operating Systems, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Systems, User Interface (UI) Design, .NET Framework, Database Management, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Web Development, Programming Principles, UI Components

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      The Beauty of Kunqu Opera

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Performing Arts, Classical Music, Aesthetics, World Music, Music Performance, Music History, Art History, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • P

      Peking University

      20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      L

      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Theatre and Globalization

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies, Music History, Public History, Media and Communications, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Additive Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Partnership, Industrial Engineering, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business, Risk Analysis, System Implementation

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Lecturing, Creativity, Community Outreach, Instructional Strategies, European History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, World History, Political Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Economics, Research Methodologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      ISAE-SUPAERO

      New Space: Access to space - Basics

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Process Development, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Engineering, Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability Reporting, Cost Reduction, Environmental Engineering, Physics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process, 3D Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
    • .Net平台下的软件开发技术: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • The Beauty of Kunqu Opera: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Coursera Project Network
    • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
    • Theatre and Globalization: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Additive Manufacturing: University of Michigan
    • William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po

    Why Learn Music Production?

    Music production is the process of creating and shaping sound—from songwriting and recording to mixing and mastering. It blends creativity with technical skill and is essential in the music, film, and gaming industries. Learning music production can help you bring musical ideas to life, whether you’re building a career or exploring a creative passion.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Music Production

    Top options include the Music Production Specialization from Berklee College of Music and Electronic Music Production from Berklee as well. These courses cover the full production process—from recording and editing to mixing and mastering—using digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, or Pro Tools.‎

    Yes. Many music production courses offer a free audit option. This allows you to access video lessons and readings at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to record and edit audio, use MIDI and virtual instruments, arrange tracks, apply effects, and mix and master songs. Some courses also cover songwriting, sound design, and music theory fundamentals.‎

    Not necessarily. Many beginner-friendly courses introduce tools and concepts step by step. You don’t need to play an instrument or have studio experience—just a computer and a DAW (many offer free trials or have entry-level versions).‎

    Yes. Whether you’re aiming to release music, work in audio production, or support content creation, these courses can help you build real skills, develop a portfolio, and gain confidence using professional tools and techniques.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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