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      University of Michigan

      The Piano Sonata: Russian and 20th-21st Century Composers

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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Building Your Artistic Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Market Research, Branding, Target Audience, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Performing Arts, Content Strategy, Marketing Channel, Entrepreneurship

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Launching Your Music Career

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Recruitment, Music Performance, Event Management, Portfolio Management, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, Recruitment Strategies, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Target Market

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Content Management, Multimedia, User Experience Design

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Skillshare

      Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Food & Plants

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Peer Review, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Economics, Security Strategy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Freelance Editing: Launch & Build Your Video Editing Career

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Client Services, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Goal Setting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Compensation Strategy, Business Planning, Organizational Skills

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      GRAMMY GO

      The Art and Science of Producing Vocals and Instruments

      Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music, Musical Composition, Media Production, Post-Production, Music Theory, Editing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Touring 101 for Musicians

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Performance Measurement, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategies, Music Performance, Goal Setting, Travel Arrangements, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Music, Marketing Channel, Event Management, Business Planning, Professional Networking, Talent Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      GRAMMY GO

      Building Your Brand, Sustaining Growth and Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Budget Management, Digital Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Resilience, Brand Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Growth Strategies, Relationship Building, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Business Relationship Management, Sustainable Business, Music Performance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Disabilities, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Aesthetics, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, World History, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: An Actor's Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Art History

      5
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Piano Sonata: Russian and 20th-21st Century Composers: University of Michigan
    • Building Your Artistic Brand: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Launching Your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio: Coursera Project Network
    • Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Food & Plants: Skillshare
    • Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales: Universidad de Palermo
    • Freelance Editing: Launch & Build Your Video Editing Career: Skillshare
    • The Art and Science of Producing Vocals and Instruments: GRAMMY GO
    • Touring 101 for Musicians: Berklee
    • Building Your Brand, Sustaining Growth and Networking: GRAMMY GO

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