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From Notation to Performance: Understanding Musical Scores
The Open UniversityFind out how musicians turn the notation of a musical score into a memorable performance. Change how you listen to music.
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Becoming a Better Music Teacher
ABRSMImprove your teaching strategies and skills as a music teacher or vocal coach with this ABRSM online course.
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Music Moves: Why Does Music Make You Move?
University of OsloLearn about the psychology of music and movement, and how researchers study music-related movements, with this free online course.
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Making Music with Others
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and DanceGet an introduction to group music-making and the social contexts in which musicians participate.
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Working with Translation: Theory and Practice
Cardiff UniversityExplore what it means to communicate in multiple languages in a variety of contexts, and discover your inner translator.
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Music Psychology: Why Does "Bohemian Rhapsody" Feel so Good?
Griffith UniversityExplore music psychology and find out why music can make us feel, by analysing Queen's famous song, "Bohemian Rhapsody".
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From Ink to Sound: Decoding Musical Manuscripts
University of BaselTravel through the history of musical notation and learn how to decode medieval music manuscripts
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Music
Discover the science of song with these online courses exploring the full scale of music, from teaching to culture.
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Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is the UK’s only conservatoire of music and contemporary dance, providing specialist training to the future musicians and dancers of the 21st century.
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Irish 101: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture
Dublin City UniversityGet an introduction to Ireland’s culture by learning the basics of the Irish language.
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Learn Jazz Piano: II. Improvising on Jazz Standards
Goldsmiths, University of LondonExplore improvisation in jazz music and further develop your ability to improvise jazz piano.
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Game Design and Development: A Bit-by-Bit History of Video Game Music
Abertay UniversityChart the evolution of the classic 8-bit sound and discover the role of musicians in game design and development.
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How to Write Your First Song
The University of SheffieldGet a practical introduction to the mechanics of songwriting and meet established songwriters with this free online course
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Learn Jazz Piano: III. Solo Piano and Advanced Topics
Goldsmiths, University of LondonTake your jazz music to the next level and learn how to play a jazz waltz, play in root position and more.
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Learn Jazz Piano: I. Begin with the Blues
Goldsmiths, University of LondonGet an introduction to the wonderful world of playing jazz piano and learn to play and improvise on the blues and a jazz standard.
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Learn Jazz Piano: IV. Final Topics & Two Programmed Concerts
Goldsmiths, University of LondonExplore advanced blues sequences, ballads, special devices and comping to incorporate Latin and funk into your jazz piano style.
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Electrical Engineering: Sensing, Powering and Controlling
University of BirminghamGet a taste of an electrical engineering degree. Build your confidence in communicating ideas and using technical vocabulary.
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Irish 201: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture
Dublin City UniversityLearn about the rich culture found in the Irish language while developing your spoken, reading, listening and writing skills.
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Inside Opera: Why Does It Matter?
King's College LondonDiscover the hidden world of opera, find out how it works and debate whether it’s still relevant today.
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Arts and Technology Teach-Out
University of MichiganExplore the ways technology is expanding our definition of art in this online Teach-Out from the University of Michigan.
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Cantonese Opera: from Backstage to the Stage
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing ArtsInterested in Cantonese opera? Join us in an exploration of this artform from the Backstage to the Stage.
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Spanish for Beginners 4: Leisure Time
The Open UniversityLearn how to talk about your hobbies and free time, and your likes and dislikes in the fourth Spanish for Beginners course.
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Exploring English: Language and Culture
British CouncilThis course for learners of English looks at British culture and examines English in use to help you improve your language skills.
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