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Best music theory Courses Online

We compared 20 Music Theory courses currently listed on Udemy, edX and Coursera, priced from $19.99 to $189.99. 2 come from a named university or institution, including Berklee College of Music and Howard University. 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.

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  1. 1
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C Lowest price here

    Mastering Music Theory: From Basics to Advanced Concepts

    Understanding music theory is the key to unlocking your full potential as a musician, producer, composer, or songwriter. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone wanting to strengthen your foundation, this course pr...

    $19.99
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Music Theory Grade 5

    This course of instruction covers the grade 5 ABRSM theory syllabus in full. Within the syllabus you will be shown the basic principles of music theory covering key areas which will enhance your understanding and lay the...

    $24.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Basic Music Theory Part 1 - Melody Writing & Dynamics

    This video is a tutorial for the  music student. Especially those who became music composers.I focused on musical terms and  basic content of melody writing.How to compose and write tune on the stave. Staff not...

    $19.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Music Theory ABRSM Grade 4 Complete

    Updated in 2024!Grade 4 music theory (ABRSM) is a lower-intermediate level exam offered by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. At this level you will study more complex keys and time signat...

    $179.99
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Grade 1 Music Theory Untangled Course For Aspiring Musicians

    What Makes This Course UniqueIf music theory has ever seemed overwhelming or unclear, this course offers a fresh approach. With my guidance, you'll uncover the "why" behind the music—and understand music theory with grea...

    $24.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Music Theory - Chord Progressions & Harmony for Composition

    Welcome!"It is not the particular frequency or timbre which gives the desired effect, but the harmony."- Hazrat Inayat KhanHow it Works:Part 3 is dedicated to writing chord progressions from the ground up.The goal is fre...

    $159.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Microsoft Excel Music Theory-Advanced Chords Reworked

    This course continues your unique Excel-driven journey through music theory—where business professionals sharpen real spreadsheet skills while helping redesign a clearer, more logical system of harmony. Starting from Mod...

    $139.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Music Theory Classroom: Fundamentals of Melody and Harmony 1

    Music Theory Classroom is a four-course, one- to two-year music theory curriculum designed for high-school and homeschool students. It covers the material studied by music majors in the first one to two years of college,...

    $34.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Music Theory Basics for Ableton Electronic Music Production

    Gain creative confidence and have fun!  Learn to use the undeniable power of music theory to make better electronic music.  This course is compact and covers every single music theory fundamental in existence.  Plus, it...

    $59.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    #1 Chord Progression:Music Theory 10 Levels Joy To The World

    Learn DIFFERENT Chord Progressions to arrange this song:  Joy to the WorldYou learn how to turn a song from its basic level to putting in advanced chords for interesting harmony. Here's the Secret:  L...

    $189.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Music Theory Extended Bass Volume 2 Building Intervals

    * Music Theory and focus on how the student creates on the staff and on the fingerboard all intervals*Every lesson have I homework and there is a demo of how to do it in the right way*Learning and recognizing t...

    $24.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Music Theory ABRSM Grade 7 Complete

    This course covers knowledge and skills required to answer everything in the ABRSM Grade 7 Music Theory exam.Every topic in the syllabus is explained in a concise and easy-to-follow way. Each exam question is explained i...

    $179.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Music Theory Made Easy (Lessons 14-27)

    5 MINUTE LESSONS plus tons of practice downloads!All topics include video lesson, lesson guide, practice examples with answer key, vocabulary list, and quiz.Intervals and their qualitiesInversions of intervalsConsonance...

    $39.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Grade 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 Music Theory In Tamil

    Good Day , Whether you're an aspiring musician, a dedicated music enthusiast, or simply curious about the inner workings of melodies, harmonies, and rhythms, this course is your gateway to unlocking the mysteries of musi...

    $49.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Music Theory ABRSM Grade 2 Complete

    Grade 2 Music Theory is the second level of exams offered by the ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).This course is ideal if you are reasonably confident in reading simple music pieces, and would...

    $179.99
    listed price
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    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Music Theory Classroom: Fundamentals of Rhythm 2

    Part 2 of the Fundamentals of Rhythm builds on the basics covered in the first part and pushes into more complex rhythmic structures. It expects you to already be comfortable with basic note values, rests, and simple tim...

    $34.99
    listed price
  17. 17
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction To Music Theory

    Offered by Berklee College of Music

    Learn key concepts and approaches needed to understand, create, and perform contemporary music.

    $59.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Music Production: Crafting Award-Worthy Songs

    Offered by Howard University

    In the Music Production: Crafting Award-Worthy Songs specialization, develop the mindset and confidence of an award-winning producer by producing songs that meet the highest musical standards of the industry, across musi...

    $49.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music

    Offered by Berklee College of Music

    This specialization will provide aspiring and established songwriters with the strategies and practices to develop hit songs. The award-winning Berklee Songwriting Faculty have selected four comprehensive courses, each o...

    $49.00
    listed price
  20. 20
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Songwriting: Writing the Music

    Offered by Berklee College of Music

    If your notebook is full of unused lyrics and you’re struggling to find inspiration for the music, this course is for you. Whether you are an experienced songwriter looking for new ideas or a beginning songwriter learnin...

    $49.00
    listed price

What the prices here tell you

The 20 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $189.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $170.00. 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.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Udemy, edX and Coursera. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 2 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Berklee College of Music and Howard University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

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