Developing Your Musicianship Specialization

Nurture your love for, and understanding of, music with this specialization. Learn the fundamentals of music theory, including major and minor tonalities, chord scales, song forms, and chord qualities. You’ll also practice training your ear to hear and recognize various intervals, chord progressions, and chord qualities. For the Capstone project, you will directly apply the knowledge you’ve gained to write and perform a short musical composition. This specialization begins with the basics of music and builds to more advanced concepts, providing you the knowledge you need to improve your skills as a musician.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Aurally identify musical intervals, chords, and chord progressions
  • Write and practice major and minor scales in a variety of keys
  • Compose a 12-bar blues with a melody
  • Define and discuss harmonic function and modal interchange
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Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange (Coursera) Coursera
Berklee College of Music

Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange (Coursera)

Take the next step in developing your musicianship with Berklee Online's 'Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange' course. This intermediate-level program, led by Professor George W. Russell Jr., will expand your knowledge of harmony and ear training, enabling you to create more complex and compelling music.

Jun 8th 2026
4 Weeks
Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys (Coursera) Coursera
Berklee College of Music

Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys (Coursera)

Elevate your musicianship with Berklee Online's specialized course on chord charts, diatonic chords, and minor keys. Designed for those who have a basic understanding of music theory or have completed the first course in the Developing Your Musicianship series, this course is taught by an experienced Berklee professor and will help you deepen your knowledge of harmony and ear training.

Jun 1st 2026
4 Weeks
Developing Your Musicianship (Coursera) Coursera
Berklee College of Music

Developing Your Musicianship (Coursera)

Embark on a journey to master the art of music with 'Developing Your Musicianship' – an engaging course designed for both aspiring musicians and those who have learned by ear. Taught by a Berklee College of Music professor, this course offers six lessons that focus on harmony and ear training, essential skills for any musician.

May 18th 2026
5-12 Weeks
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