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    Explore music history to understand the evolution of musical styles. Learn about significant periods, composers, and cultural impacts of music.

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      Peking University

      20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music Theory, World Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Performing Arts

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      The Business of Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Musical Composition, Lawsuits, Peer Review, Music History, Media Production, Post-Production, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Instrumental Music, Legal Strategy, Music Theory, Digital Assets, Business Management, Storytelling, Marketing Management, Editing, File Management, Entrepreneurship

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Post-Production, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Editing, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Storytelling, Timelines, File Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Building Your Audience for Music Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Budget Management, Marketing Design, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Timelines, World History, Culture, European History, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Music, Lawsuits, Team Building, Design Thinking, Music History, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Musical Composition, Revenue Management, Business, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Social Media

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Developing Your Musicianship

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      透过摄影看世界

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Public History, Liberal Arts, Journalism, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Ancient History, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      433 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Music Production: Crafting Award-Worthy Songs

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Editing, Creativity

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      The Art of Music Production

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      The DIY Musician

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Brand Strategy, Music Theory, Professional Networking, Social Media, Branding, Music Performance, Media Production, Post-Production, Production Planning, Sustainable Business, Writing and Editing, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Campaign Management, Marketing, Instrumental Music

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
    • The Business of Music Production: Berklee
    • Music Production: Berklee
    • Building Your Audience for Music Professionals: GRAMMY GO
    • Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno: Universidad de Palermo
    • Music Business: Berklee
    • Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee
    • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art
    • The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World: Universiteit Leiden
    • Music Production: Crafting Award-Worthy Songs: GRAMMY GO

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