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Guitar Courses

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.

Popular Guitar Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Songwriting Craft and Practice: Form, Lyrics & Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Storytelling, Media Production, Music Performance, Writing, Instrumental Music, Choral Music

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • B

    Berklee

    The DIY Musician

    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 stars, 3.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Music Production Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Peer Review, Editing, Timelines

    4.8 stars, 127 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (127) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Proko

    Drawing Rhythms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • G

    GRAMMY GO

    Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

    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 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Piano Techniques for Modern Music

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Coordination

    5 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency

    4.6 stars, 487 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (487) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • B

    Berklee

    Producing Music in the Home Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Editing, Post-Production, Organizational Skills

    4.3 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Berklee

    Pro Tools Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Automation, Post-Production, File Management, Data Import/Export, Editing, Electronic Media

    4.7 stars, 617 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (617) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Berklee

    The Technology of Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Computer Hardware, Editing

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

    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 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Music Composition: Starting a Piece

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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