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    Study songwriting for creating original music. Learn about lyric writing, melody composition, and song structure.

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      Berklee

      The Art of Vocal Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Music, Post-Production, Editing, Performance Tuning, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      371 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Creativity And Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Design Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Brand Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Speechwriting

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Music, Drive Engagement, Human Relations Movement, Business Management, Storytelling, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Productivity, Innovation, Writing and Editing, Employee Engagement, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Writing and Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Brainstorming, Content Creation, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Lifelong Learning, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Persistence, Professionalism, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Music, Lawsuits, Team Building, Design Thinking, Music History, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Legal Proceedings, Revenue Management, Musical Composition, Business, Social Media

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Lund University

      Writing in English at University

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Literacy, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      811 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Concision, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Communication, Editing, Organizational Strategy, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Creating Engaging Content for YouTube

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Branding, Marketing Channel, Live Streaming, Storytelling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      YouTube Planning: Script Engaging Videos

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Scripting, Content Creation, Writing, AI Personalization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Journals, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Art of Vocal Production: Berklee
    • Creativity And Entrepreneurship : Berklee
    • Fundamentals of Speechwriting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music: University of London
    • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
    • Creative Writing: Wesleyan University
    • Music Business: Berklee
    • Writing in English at University: Lund University
    • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Creating Engaging Content for YouTube: Coursera

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