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Guitar courses can help you learn chord progressions, strumming patterns, fingerpicking techniques, and music theory basics. You can build skills in improvisation, songwriting, and playing by ear, allowing for greater creativity and expression. Many courses introduce tools like tablature, metronomes, and digital audio workstations, which enhance practice routines and support recording projects.

Popular Guitar Courses and Certifications


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    Skillshare

    Music Theory: Essentials of Music Theory for Modern Music

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Media Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Classical Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Art History, Aesthetics, Storytelling, Liberal Arts

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    4.1K reviews

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Playing to Your Strengths by StandOut®

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Growth Mindedness, Verbal Communication Skills, Empowerment, Communication, Positivity, Personal Development, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, People Development, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Problem Solving

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Intro to Acoustics (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Physics, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Developing Your Musicianship

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    171 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, World Music, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Art History

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Touring 101 for Musicians

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Marketing Planning, Performance Metric, Marketing Strategies, Performance Measurement, Marketing, Music Performance, Driving engagement, Sales Presentations, Goal Setting, Customer Engagement, Booking (Sales), Promotional Strategies, Event Marketing, Content Marketing, Professional Networking, Music, Smart Goals, Business Modeling, Talent Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Rochester

    The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    611 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Videography, Web Presence, Promotional Strategies, Product Promotion, Writing, Photography, Layout Design, Copywriting, Business Writing, Music, Content Creation, Branding, Brand Management, Target Audience, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAE Institute México

    Introducción a la Producción y Apreciación musical

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

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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Composición algorítmica en Supercollider

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Algorithms, Digital Signal Processing, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Mapping

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular guitar courses

  • Music Theory: Essentials of Music Theory for Modern Music: Skillshare
  • Introduction to Classical Music: Yale University
  • Playing to Your Strengths by StandOut® : Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Intro to Acoustics (Part 1): Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee
  • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
  • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
  • Touring 101 for Musicians: Berklee
  • The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form: University of Rochester
  • Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs: University of Colorado Boulder

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