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      Berklee

      Piano Techniques for Modern Music

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

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      605 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Michigan State University

      Getting Started With Music Theory

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      754 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Piano Scales for Modern Music

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Fundamentals of Music Theory

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Y

      Yale University

      Introduction to Classical Music

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      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, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, World Music

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      165 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Developing Your Musicianship

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Post-Production, Peer Review, Media Production, Active Listening, Music Performance, Constructive Feedback, Performing Arts, Editing, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Timelines, Creativity, File Management, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      The Art of Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Post-Production, Media Production, Creativity, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Music, Creativity, Performing Arts, Storytelling, Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      894 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

      • Piano Techniques for Modern Music: Berklee
      • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas: Curtis Institute of Music
      • Getting Started With Music Theory: Michigan State University
      • Piano Scales for Modern Music: Berklee
      • Fundamentals of Music Theory: The University of Edinburgh
      • Introduction to Classical Music: Yale University
      • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
      • Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata: University of Michigan
      • Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee
      • Music Production: Berklee

      Frequently Asked Questions about Piano

      The piano is one of the most popular musical instruments in the world. In America alone, over 21 million people can play on some level. The large instrument is filled with hammers and dampers that strike and stop its strings when you press and stop pressing the keys. Pianos date back to around the year 1700 when Bartolomeo Cristofori found that he wanted more control over the volume levels of the harpsichord. Learning to play the instrument starts with practicing the right posture and ways to hold your hands over the keys, as well as understanding how to read sheet music.‎

      Whether you want to play piano for personal enjoyment, performance, or teaching, having a clear goal can guide your learning. Regular practice is essential to improve muscle memory and technique. Join communities like piano forums or local music groups for support and motivation. Work on real pieces of music and gradually increase difficulty. Coursera offers Fundamentals of Music Theory by the University of Edinburgh to complement your piano studies.‎

      Taking online courses on Coursera can help you learn about piano and music beyond the basics. Courses that help you develop your musicianship will take you on a journey through music theory and help you become a better musician overall. You can take courses on music education for teachers if you're interested in educating others on topics like piano and music in general. If you've ever thought about writing music, taking a course on learning to write lyrics can help you jumpstart your plans. A course on classical Music can walk you through operas and symphonies and help you develop your ear.‎

      If you want a career in music, learning the piano can help boost you in the right direction, whether you just want to join a symphony or aspire to become a worldwide rock star. Learning to play the piano can also enhance your career as an educator if you're interested in teaching music privately or at the elementary, middle, or high school levels. It can also help you become a musical therapist. This type of therapy uses music to enhance a person's physical, social, and emotional well-being. Other careers where knowing how to play the piano can be useful include music producers, sound engineers, sound designers, sound technicians for film/TV, choreographers, talent agents, and theater managers.‎

      Online Piano courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Piano skills. Choose from a wide range of Piano courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

      When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Piano, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

      This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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