10 Short courses in Music 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

In this Contemporary Songwriting course at Edinburgh College, you’ll learn how contemporary songs are put together and what makes them successful.