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Music Management
The Music Management Programme at the European School of Economics is designed for students who want to pursue a modern business and management career in this rapidly evolving, inspiring and innately formless field.

Berlin - Music and Sound in the Digital Age
The Berlin - Music and Sound in the Digital Age course at Freie Universität Berlin will explore the relationship between aesthetic trends and technological developments with the focus on the cultural and economic conditions in Berlin.
Listening to Music
This Listening to Music course offered at the University of St Andrews helps you learn what to listen for in classical music.
Learn Chinese Music - Erhu (Chinese Fiddle)
Goldsmiths, University of London's Learn Chinese Music - Erhu (Chinese Fiddle) course is for anyone who has an interest in music or Chinese culture. If you are a beginner in studying music, our professional music instructor will guide you through the basics.
Music Business Management
The Music Business Management course offered by City St George's, University of London will be teaching you the nuts and bolts of how the music industry operates, including royalties, record production, sync licencing and music publishing, streaming and merchandise.
'The melody of letters' - reading literature as a musical exercise
'The melody of letters' - reading literature as a musical exercise course from University of Cambridge will encourage you to become a skilled reader in what Robert Louis Stevenson described as ‘the melody of letters’.
Wind, Brass and Percussion Summer Course
The Wind, Brass and Percussion Summer Course programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama taught by Junior Guildhall tutors, will develop your wind, brass and percussion skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
Advanced Aural Skills for Ages 11-15
The Advanced Aural Skills for Ages 11-15 programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama will help develop your existing aural skills to the level required for ABRSM and Trinity Grade 8 and above.
Advanced Music Theory - Grade 6 - Summer
The Advanced Music Theory - Grade 6 - Summer programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama led by Guildhall Composition Professor Paul Whitmarsh, is ideal if you wish to prepare for the ABRSM Grade 6 theory exam or if you want to improve your knowledge of music theory.
Film Music Composition - Intermediate
Become a film composer in six weeks – develop your skills in writing, producing and music mixing for film genres, including horror/sci-fi, animation, action and commercials with Film Music Composition - Intermediate programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Songwriting Summer Course
The Songwriting Summer Course programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama will teach you the skills needed to write your own songs and develop your artistic voice.
Harp Intensive for Ages 15-24
The Harp Intensive for Ages 15-24 programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama will help participants develop their harp skills and prepare them for conservatoire with world-class tuition in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Music Performance in Ableton Live
This Music Performance in Ableton Live programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama will help demystify the process of building a custom live electronic music performance system that is based around use of Ableton Live.
Summer Strings Course - Intermediate
Join us for a new fun and engaging Summer Strings Course - Intermediate programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama led by a team of expert tutors and designed for intermediate level musicians.
Introduction to Music Therapy
This Introduction to Music Therapy programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama is delivered by tutors with wide-ranging experience in clinical and professional settings, via a combination of theoretical and practical sessions, case presentations and experiential learning.
Harp Intensive for Ages 9-15
Join harp teachers from Junior Guildhall for an inspiring four days of immersive learning and performing with this Harp Intensive for Ages 9-15 programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Becoming a Better Music Teacher
Improve your teaching strategies and skills as a music teacher or vocal coach with this Becoming a Better Music Teacher course from ABRSM by FutureLearn.
Music Development Program - Lower Primary
This Music Development Programme - Lower Primary course from The Juilliard School is specially designed for students in grades 1-3, or roughly ages 6-9 years old, inspiring curiosity about the world of music while providing a solid foundation of musical understanding.
Music Development Program - Upper Primary
This Music Development Programme - Upper Primary course from The Juilliard School is designed for students in grades 4-6, or roughly 9-12 years old, reinforcing music fundamentals while pushing students to think more critically about classical music and its origins through different cultures throughout history.
Musician's Professional Toolbox - Your Portfolio Career
Through this Musician's Professional Toolbox - Your Portfolio Career Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder you'll assemble a suite of promotional materials and tools to support your music career.