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    Study music appreciation to understand and enjoy different music styles. Learn about music history, notable composers, and musical elements.

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      Michigan State University

      Concept Art for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Adobe Photoshop, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The Piano Sonata: Russian and 20th-21st Century Composers

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Proyecto final de Músico moderno

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Strategic Brand Management

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Market Share, Value Propositions, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Metrics, Consumer Behaviour, Storytelling

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Primate Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Risk Analysis, Biology, Community Outreach, Taxonomy, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Design Software, ChatGPT, Innovation, Music, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Typography, Computer Graphic Techniques

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Berklee

      Improvisación de jazz

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Classical Music, Lecturing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Research, Social Studies, Analysis, Music History, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Media and Communications, Digital Publishing, Communication

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Revenue Management, Musical Composition, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Performance Measurement, Compensation Strategy, Registration, Digital Content

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Supply Chain of Agriculture

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Supply Chain, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Production Process, Water Resources, Supply And Demand, Production Management, Environment and Resource Management, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music appreciation courses

    • Concept Art for Video Games: Michigan State University
    • The Piano Sonata: Russian and 20th-21st Century Composers: University of Michigan
    • Proyecto final de Músico moderno: Berklee
    • Strategic Brand Management: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • Primate Conservation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • AI Basics and Tools for Creativity: University of Michigan
    • Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Create Vector Artwork: Coursera Project Network
    • Improvisación de jazz : Berklee
    • Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation: Northwestern University
    • Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music: University of Colorado Boulder

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