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Alison Free Online Learning
Diploma in Music Theory
- Online USA
Diploma
Full time, Part time
10 hours
Distance Learning
English
Learn to identify different rhythms and instruments in a piece of music with this free online music theory course. This free online Diploma in Music Theory will introduce you to basic music theory and then cover the subjects of instruments, rhythm, melody, harmony, and musical form. In this course, you will study different musical instruments and the techniques used in classical music pieces.


Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Music Scoring and Composition
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Bachelor's degree
Full time, Part time
8 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The BFA in Music Scoring & Composition is designed for those students who wish to focus on music composition and scoring for film, television, games, and other visual media. Balancing musicianship training with production skills to reflect a changing music industry, students will learn music theory, composition, harmony, orchestration, and arranging, focusing on creating emotion through music in synchronization with visual media.
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Academy of Art University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Music Scoring and Composition
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Master degree
Full time
6 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The MFA in Music Scoring & Composition is designed to provide the highest level of training in music composition and scoring for film, television, games, and other visual media. Balancing musicianship training with contemporary production skills to reflect a changing music industry, students will learn music theory, composition, harmony, orchestration, and arranging, focusing on creating emotion through music in synchronization with visual media. Students will use the latest computer-based production workflows, digital audio workstations, and virtual instrument libraries. The focus is on composition using virtual instruments, resulting in a thesis project and portfolio in the final year.


Academy of Art University
Master of Arts (MA) in Music Scoring and Composition
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
MA
Full time
4 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The MA in Music Scoring & Composition provides students with focused training in music composition and production workflows, digital audio workstations, virtual instruments, and industry standard practices in music scoring for visual media. Building on a foundation of musicianship, students will learn contemporary scoring techniques which provide the necessary skills for success in changing music industry. Emphasis is placed on creating emotion through music, MIDI orchestration, and synchronization with visual media.


San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory and Musicianship
- San Francisco, USA
BA
Distance Learning
English
Music theory and musicianship classes at SFCM prepare you for a life as both a performer and a thinker. Whether it’s Baroque counterpoint or 20th-century harmony, it’s must-know material for aspiring classical musicians. Theory courses are complemented by more practical instruction in sight-reading and ear-training.
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