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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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      University of London

      Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, European History, Liberal Arts, World History, Culture, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, Sociology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Game Design: Art and Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding, Design, Virtual Environment, Art History, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Usability Testing, Creative Design, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      UI / UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Mockups, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, UI/UX Strategy, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Language, HTML and CSS, User Flows, Design Elements And Principles, User Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Advanced C1

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Language Competency, English Language, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Literacy, Vocabulary, Writing, Environmental Issue

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Greek and Roman Mythology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Liberal Arts, World History, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Persistence, Professionalism, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      FL Studio Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Automation, Editing, Multimedia, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Piano Techniques for Modern Music

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

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Producing Music in the Home Studio

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music for Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Music, Musical Composition, Mindfulness, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Mental Concentration, World Music, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Resilience, Respiration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

      Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Culture, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories: University of London
    • The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1): Wesleyan University
    • Game Design: Art and Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
    • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • English Advanced C1: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Greek and Roman Mythology: University of Pennsylvania
    • Creative Writing: Wesleyan University
    • FL Studio Basics: Berklee
    • Piano Techniques for Modern Music: Berklee
    • Producing Music in the Home Studio: Berklee

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