Courses

Do you have a song in your heart that you want to share it with others? In the Singer/Songwriter specialization, you will learn all the skills you need to write, perform, and record your own original music. You’ll begin by learning how to play the guitar to accompany yourself in Guitar for Beginners. You’ll learn how to play chords and scales, as well as strumming patterns and finger picking patterns. In Singing Popular Music, you’ll explore your voice and develop your own personal style. You’ll learn how to sing properly, mastering the correct techniques and breath support. From there, you’ll hone your writing craft, focusing on lyrics. You’ll learn about stressed and unstressed syllables, rhyme schemes, and lyrical phrasing.You’ll also record into a Digital Audio Workstation, focusing on Ableton Live and capturing both MIDI and real instruments into your DAW to record and share your ideas with the world.

With social media platforms and powerful recording technology at your fingertips, it’s easier now than ever before to create music and share it with your fans. But where do you begin and how do you get started? This specialization will take you through the process of writing, recording, and producing your own music in order to gain the practical skills you need to record music within ProTools, which is the industry standard Digital Audio Workstation. You’ll also work to develop an artist identity, vision, and brand for your music and learn how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign to fund your music career.

As the saying goes, first impressions are everything, especially in the arts. That's why it's so important to have the skills and knowledge you need to create effective promotional materials that will help you stand out from the crowd. In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about creating powerful promotional materials that effectively showcase your talent and enhance your professional image. From artist bios and captivating headshots to polished resumes/CVs, persuasive cover letters, attractive websites, and engaging promotional videos, this course will walk you through the promotional materials you need to establish a strong and professional presence in the music industry. By mastering the art of creating compelling promotional materials, you can effectively showcase your talent, convey your unique brand identity, and leave a lasting impression on your target audience. This course can be taken by itself or as part of the “Musician's Professional Toolbox” specialization.

Explore the fascinating world of AI-generated music in this JSConf US 2019 talk by Thomas Drach. Discover how JavaScript developers can create AI musicians capable of composing drums, keyboards, and complete songs, as well as generating album art and live visuals. Learn about the latest TensorFlow APIs and projects like Magenta that enable music generation using only JavaScript. Delve into the inner workings of digital instruments powered by Neural Nets and Machine Learning models. Witness a live demonstration of compiling a complete song and consider thought-provoking questions about the impact of AI-generated music on listener perception and appreciation. By the end of this presentation, gain the knowledge to create your own AI-powered musical instruments and potentially even your own AI musicians.

Explore the inspiring journey of Anna McDougall, Director of Product and Engineering at Axel Springer, in this 33-minute Coffee with Developers episode. Discover how Anna transitioned from opera singing to software engineering, and gain insights into her leadership role at Axel Springer. Learn about her book, the distinctions between junior, mid-level, and senior developers, and strategies for career advancement. Delve into the importance of seeking help, maintaining work-life balance, and embracing personal interests. Gain valuable perspectives on the tech industry and professional growth in this engaging conversation hosted by Marc.

JustinGuitar teaches Tammy many guitar techniques including strumming patterns, timing, notes, barre chords, scales, finger stretching, improvisation, songwriting, and recording a song.

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Are you looking to earn money on your singing ability? Have you been wondering how to lead a band, secure a gig, or identify the skills you need to stand out onstage? Becoming a professional singer today requires a variety of skills: from basic musicianship skills, arranging songs to best fit your style, recording demos, and even knowing how to manage your finances and book gigs. This course is designed to give singers insight on the tools you’ll need to start building a career as a professional singer. We’ll discuss various career options and revenue streams for today’s singer and identify the elements needed to create a sustainable career. After completing this course, you will have a roadmap of the skills you want to improve, insight on how to be an effective band leader, and tools to secure gigs.

How to earn a career as a professional musician by composing, performing and recording the songs you love to share. What you'll learn: Understand why musicians and artists are small business entrepreneursUnderstand that writing songs, recording, and performing music makes provides you with economic and legal rights from which revenue flowsUnderstand possible business entities and the legalities of group issues Understand the importance of developing a strategic approach to your businesses by setting goals and making and implementing plansUnderstand the aesthetic and technical issues of composition, songwriting, recording, and performingUnderstand the business and legal issues of composition, songwriting, recording, and performingUnderstand marketing and promotion in terms of shared values, conversations, and permission marketing Understand distribution platforms, how distribution follows marketingUnderstand licensing and how to allow others to use your rightsUnderstand crowd sourcing Understand the importance of getting and retaining customers and the importance of data, research, and networking to make it possible to improve in all areas.Understand that music is a part of a larger, multi-faceted “Creative Life”Understand the importance of follow through, continuity, making and implementing plansUnderstand what it takes to create a sustainable career in the creative arts How do I earn money with music? Every musician asks themselves this question at some point. Few receive an answer in the form of a career in music. This course gives you all the answers you need to succeed as a professional musician. Musician as Entrepreneur: Band as Business features over 5.5 hours of insightful video interviews with 70 of the top music business minds. We won't bore you with lectures. We offer only practical, specific, real-world advice from the likes of Jimmy Iovine, Glen Ballard, Irv Gotti, Jerry Moss, Martin Atkins, Ray Parker Jr., Randy Newman, Don Passman, Dave Stewart, Wayne Kramerand Lawrence Lessig, to name just a few. Alongside the video, in-depth PDF lesson guides are provided to steer you through the course. Each section covers a critical component of the music career, and you'll find a book's worth of material to pore through. We also list additional online resources from Artists House so you can dive deeply into your area of interest. The purpose of this course is to help musicians make money by understanding that the music they write, record and perform creates business and legal rights that will help them create sustainable careers. It’s practical, it’s philosophical, and it’s determined to help you, the musician, and you the music entrepreneur, understand the legal foundations and business opportunities inherent in doing what you love. How to think: Understand musicians, bands, and performing artists as businesses and the best practices available for their sustainability. How to know: Understand excellence in respect of the production processes and the specific legal and business consequences of a musician’s creative work. How to share: Understand the process and consequences of publishing, sharing, giving, licensing, distributing, selling, and marketing opportunities in respect of the creative work of the musician and the performing artist. The way forward: Understand the processes for sustainability and continuity, the availability and role of online resources and outsourcing, and the importance of personal development and business growth.

Explore the connection between musical success and entrepreneurial prowess in this insightful 20-minute Web Summit interview. Join international DJ, producer, and Fangage founder Sam Feldt as he discusses with Cherie Hu why musicians may have an edge in the business world. Discover how the experiences of traveling globally, performing for large audiences, and navigating the music industry can foster a founder's mindset. Gain valuable insights into the transferable skills and unique perspectives that musicians bring to entrepreneurship, and learn how these attributes can contribute to success in the startup ecosystem.

This course will explore the distinct mindset and essential knowledge base vital to the establishment and success of any music-related entrepreneurial endeavor. It will highlight the notion that, whether they know it or not, musicians are natural entrepreneurs! • Repurpose your skills as a musician to envision and develop a business. • Leverage your fundamental “multipreneurial” nature as a musician. • Create opportunities around your diverse musical skills. • Conceive, form, launch, market, and manage a music-related business.This course is composed of select modules from MMI 530 Entrepreneurship for Musicians, a popular course at the Frost School of Music also offered through Frost Online. It offers a unique opportunity to experience the convenience and rewards of online learning.

Have you ever dreamed of taking your music on the road? Becoming a touring musician can be an essential step for many aspiring musicians. Live performances account for 60-80 percent of musicians income, but touring also has other benefits for a musician’s career. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to build a career as a touring musician. You will develop an understanding of why touring can be incredibly beneficial for a new artist and you will hear from leading professionals in the music industry on how to plan a successful tour. The course will focus on establishing the goals for a tour, identifying the best tour model for you, and highlighting marketing strategies for a tour. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to plan and market a tour in a way that allows you to best connect with your fans and grow your music business.

Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring renowned musicians and industry professionals as they delve into the power of music to lead, accompany, and inspire America in the present day. Join jazz pianist and composer Jason Moran, singer and composer Toshi Reagon, opera singer Davóne Tines, and soprano Camille Zamora as they engage in a compelling conversation moderated by Webster Hall Talent Buyer and Adhoc founder Ric Leichtung. Gain valuable insights into the role of music in shaping society, fostering change, and providing inspiration during challenging times.

If you are a singer but not an instrumentalist and want to be able to accompany yourself so you don't need to hire accompanists or you had piano lessons in the past that just didn't gel for you, this is the course for you. In this course you will learn to play piano so that you will quickly be able to perform live, record videos for YouTube and Facebook and find gigs without having to split the money with an accompanist. Piano is a beautiful instrument and it will open up a whole new musical world to you. I am a signed songwriter and performer. As a singer I have released 3 albums and undertaken tours and major festivals. At first I had to bring other musicians on board to accompany me as a singer until I learned to play piano accompaniment using chord sheets. I want to pass on this method to you. If you hate sight reading this could very much be the course for you. This course is really aimed at providing a piano accompaniment for singers, so it won't be the course for you if you want to be a straight pianist. Hopefully if you are a singer who doesn't yet play, you will learn to love this beautiful instrument and start out on a voyage of discovery. The course is beginner level. We cover Music theory especially harmonics and rhythm Time signatures common to popular music Creating a 'bed' for your vocal Improving your internal timing Playing to the right standard to go out and get gigs Choosing and adapting repertoire Sourcing appropriate chord sheets Equipment needed After the course you can go out and accompany yourself with confidence. You will also notice an improvement in your singing due to increased knowledge of harmonics and timing. To get out gigging as soon as possible, please enroll now and I look forward to working with you!

Explore insights from an invited conference talk by Yaron Singer, VP of Engineering and AI at Cisco and former CEO of Robust Intelligence, delivered at the KDD 2025 Applied Data Science track. Learn from Singer's extensive background spanning academia as a tenured Professor at Harvard University, industry experience at Google AI and Microsoft Research, and entrepreneurship in AI security. Discover perspectives on applied data science from a leader who bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical implementation, drawing from his work at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. Gain valuable insights from a recipient of prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER award, DARPA award, and Sloan Fellowship, who actively invests in and advises leading companies working on AI security solutions.

Explore the groundbreaking Atiyah Singer Index Theorem in this distinguished lecture by renowned mathematician Madabusi Raghunathan. Delve into the intersection of Differential Equations, Differential Geometry, and Topology as the speaker provides an overview of this monumental 20th-century mathematical achievement. Gain insights into the theorem's formulation, historical context, and its significance across multiple mathematical disciplines. While some familiarity with smooth manifolds and vector bundles is beneficial, the lecture aims to introduce key concepts, making it accessible to those not specializing in these areas. Learn from Professor Raghunathan, a leading mathematician known for his contributions to discrete subgroups of Lie groups, as he shares his expertise on this profound theorem that has shaped modern mathematics.

Watch as multiple Grammy-winning producer/engineer Sebastian Krys guides singer-songwriter Jacob Jeffries through the mixing process, using one of Jacob's own songs that Sebastian produced. Gain insights into professional mixing techniques and learn how a seasoned expert approaches the craft in this informative 24-minute video from Waves Audio.

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Explore the intricacies of the Barrier Method and its application to the Kadison-Singer Problem in this illuminating lecture by Nikhil Srivastava from UC Berkeley. Delve into the geometric aspects of polynomials as part of the Geometry of Polynomials Boot Camp hosted by the Simons Institute. Gain insights into advanced mathematical concepts and their practical implications in solving complex problems over the course of 70 minutes.

Discover how musician Chris Price revolutionized the recording industry by creating an entire album using only an iPhone, achieving remarkable results that challenge traditional studio methods. Gain insights into this innovative approach to music production and its implications for the future of the industry. Additionally, experience a special TEDMED anthem performance by singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, adding a musical highlight to this inspiring 15-minute talk from TEDMED 2012.