15 Best Sound Design Courses on Udemy
We compared 15 Sound Design courses currently listed on Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $19.99 – $199.99
- Providers
- Udemy
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Udemy, matched to "sound design" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Creative FX & Sound Design with Alexis Cabrera
Are your tracks suffering from "basic sound syndrome"?This module is the essential next step for any producer aiming to develop a unique, signature sonic identity. Led by renowned artist and sound designer Alexis Cabrera...
$24.99listed price -
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Sound Design for Music Composition
Your Journey in Sound DesignDo you want to learn how to create unique sounds that truly stand out in your music? In this course, you will not only master the foundations of sound design, but also discover practical techn...
$129.99listed price -
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Audio Theory Fundamentals for Sound Design
This course takes you through audio theory from A to Z with a particular focus on topics that are of interest to sound designers. Any topic from the broader audio engineering discipline that I feel is applicable and rele...
$49.99listed price -
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Intuitive Music Production with Ableton Live
Welcome to Intuitive Music Production With Ableton Live, where creativity meets passion! This isn't just another Ableton course; it's your gateway into the vibrant world of music creation. Designed spec...
$29.99listed price -
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Psychology in Filmmaking: Create Films with Stronger Emotion
What do you remember when you think of your favourite movies?... Most people remember a story or character they can relate to, or a new experience. But most importantly you remember how it made you feel.This course will...
$59.99listed price -
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Ableton Fundamentals With TWERL
In this start to finish course, worldwide touring artist TWERL covers everything for a complete beginner. From opening up Ableton for the first time through to completing a full track from start to finish, as well as:50...
$199.99listed price -
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Learn Audio Editing
An online course teaching how to edit audio, manage files and sync audio recordings. Suitable for complete beginners and experienced audio editors this course is designed to help you finish your projects much faster and...
$99.99listed price -
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![The Complete Audio Guide for Video Editors [Premiere Pro]](https://i.udemycdn.com/course/480x270/1729584_1f1d.jpg)
The Complete Audio Guide for Video Editors [Premiere Pro]
____________________________________________________________________________________Student Reviews:"GOT WHAT I NEEDED! The course lives up to its title. You cannot find these tip and tricks in youtube. Just section 3 an...
$199.99listed price -
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Complete Guide to Maschine Mk3
NI’s latest Maschine controller has elevated the device to whole new levels, transforming it into one of the most incredible platforms for making music. Whether producing or performing, the powerful hardware/software com...
$39.99listed price -
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Embracing AI Music: A Complete Guide for Content Creators
Unlock the future of content creation with AI Music. This course is your gateway to transforming your projects with cutting-edge, AI-generated music. Imagine producing original, high-quality soundtracks, jingles, an...
$24.99listed price -
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Psychedelic Music production workshop with Cubase
Write a Psychedelic Track Wih Cubase from A to Z:Level 1 part 1 included: Main structure of a track in Cubase. Create, open a new project. Choose BPM. Create Short cuts (key commands). Import samples. Organize structure...
$34.99listed price -
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Ultimate Ableton Live 10, Part 5: Audio & MIDI Effects
** UDEMY BESTSELLER **This course is "5-Star Certified" by the International Association of Online Music Educators and Institutions (IAOMEI). This course has been independently reviewed by a panel of experts and has...
$44.99listed price -
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Ultimate Ableton Live 9 Complete: Parts 4, 5, & 6
This course is "5-Star Certified" by the International Association of Online Music Educators and Institutions (IAOMEI). This course has been independently reviewed by a panel of experts and has received a stellar 5-...
$139.99listed price -
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Organic Drum Synthesis
In this course we will dive deep on what spectrally makes up each of the main drum sounds that are heard across a wide variety of music genres.This course is divided up into a number of sections focussing on each main dr...
$34.99listed price -
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AI Music Composition
This course is designed for Music Composition Artists who are interested in exploring the world of AI music composition. The course will cover the fundamentals of using artificial intelligence to compose music, including...
$19.99listed price
Best Sound Design Courses on Udemy compared
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What the prices here tell you
The 15 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $44.99 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
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