Guitar courses can help you learn chord progressions, strumming patterns, fingerpicking techniques, and music theory basics. You can build skills in improvisation, songwriting, and playing by ear, allowing for greater creativity and expression. Many courses introduce tools like tablature, metronomes, and digital audio workstations, which enhance practice routines and support recording projects.

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Storytelling, Media Production, Music Performance, Writing, Instrumental Music, Choral Music
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Storytelling, Project Planning, Instrumental Music, Production Planning, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Sustainable Business, Leadership, Media Production, Automation, Brand Strategy, Post-Production, Branding, Strategic Partnership, Social Media
★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Peer Review, Editing, Timelines
★ 4.8 (127) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Proko
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Content Development and Management, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Branding, Brand Strategy, Budget Management, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Digital Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Resilience, Social Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Customer Analysis
★ 4.6 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Coordination
★ 5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency
★ 4.6 (487) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Editing, Post-Production, Organizational Skills
★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Automation, Post-Production, File Management, Data Import/Export, Editing, Electronic Media
★ 4.7 (617) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Computer Hardware, Editing
★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Social Media, Prioritization, Driving engagement, Competitive Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Video Production, Recruitment, Web Presence, Marketing
★ 4.9 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Creativity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks