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The DIY Musician Coursera

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Tuition fee
Free
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Tuition fee
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Duration
1 months
Duration
1 months
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Taught in
English
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About

By taking The DIY Musician Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Berklee, you’ll also work to develop an artist identity, vision, and brand for your music and learn how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign to fund your music career. 

Overview

With social media platforms and powerful recording technology at your fingertips, it’s easier now than ever before to create music and share it with your fans. But where do you begin and how do you get started? This The DIY Musician Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Berklee will take you through the process of writing, recording, and producing your own music in order to gain the practical skills you need to record music within ProTools, which is the industry standard Digital Audio Workstation. 

Applied Learning Project

  • You will write, record, and produce an original song using real instruments, MIDI, and effects such as equalization, compression, and reverb. You will also create a short business plan that will outline your web presence, potential brand partnerships, and a crowdfunding campaign.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics
  • The Art of Music Production
  • Pro Tools Basics
  • Building Your Career in Music: Developing A Brand and Funding Your Music

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 1 months
    • 10 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online
  • Self-paced

Campus Location

  • Mountain View, United States

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Beginner Level

  • L​earners should have at least minimal experience writing songs and some musical ability.  

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    Free
  • Out-of-State
    Free
  • Domestic

    In-State
    Free

Additional Details

  • This short course is included with Coursera Plus subscription

Funding

Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project. 

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