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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    The University of Sydney

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, World Music, Music Theory, Classical Music, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Formal Learning, Creativity, Innovation, Multimedia, Electronic Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    24 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

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

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    609 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    505 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Open Source Technology, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Technical Documentation, Content Creation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Music, Musical Composition, Aesthetics, Music History, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Digital Communications, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming Tools, Multimedia, Vibrations, Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAE Institute México

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Teaching, Music Performance, World Music, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    102 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    GRAMMY GO

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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