13 Online Short courses offered by universities in United Kingdom

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.

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.

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.

This Music, Sound And Technology module at The Open University UK explores the nature of musical sound and the ways that technology can be used by musicians working in the creative industries. You'll be introduced to the skills needed for making recordings, and the module resources include software packages for analysing and editing recorded sound.

Learn about the psychology of music and movement and how researchers study music-related body motion in this Music Moves - Why Does Music Make You Move at FutureLearn by University of Oslo by FutureLearn.

Planning and running a concert or film festival can be a daunting task. These events need a responsible, informed and resourceful organization to ensure smooth operation and enjoyment for everyone involved. Without specific knowledge and skills, they might not get off the ground or could end in disaster. International Open Academy offers the Music and Film Events Manager programme.

The Advanced Music Theory - Grade 8 programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama is ideal if you wish to prepare for the ABRSM Grade 8 theory exam, or if you want to improve your knowledge of music theory.

This Music Theory course at the Royal Academy of Music will help you to improve your knowledge and understanding of music theory in preparation for the ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory exam.

The Advanced Aural Skills for Ages 16-18programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama gives you the tools to listen like a pro and think like a composer; it’s a great way to build confidence, connect with other passionate young musicians and prepare for your next musical step. 

Are you looking for a fast and fun way to learn to play guitar? Nine in ten guitar students drop out within the first year, according to Fender. Many get frustrated because they don’t feel they’re making enough progress. International Open Academy offers the Electric Guitar Fast Track programme.

This Fundamentals of Music Theory Short Course from The University of Edinburgh will introduce you to the theory of music, providing you with the skills needed to read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand, analyse, and listen informedly. 

Following on from last term's class (although open to all) there are six more mornings of listening to great music. University of Strathclyde offers the Six More Wonderful Concerts programme.

These courses at the University of Roehampton introduce the theory and practices of Music Therapy, exploring the emotional qualities of music and how these can be used in a therapeutic setting.