Online Music Schools

Online Music Schools are great way to earn a degree and establish oneself in the music industry. The courses not only covers areas like Jazz Composition; Art of Mixing; Afro-Cuban Drums; Art of Mixing; Songwriting Course, Music History but also imparts requisite knowledge in music business and production. Further, a number of new courses are being designed to offer professional exposure in the field of DJ and Music training. This is of great assistance to the students in this dynamic world of performing arts.

Many students who have undertaken these online courses in music are benefitted from it. The programs being flexible help the students to schedule the course as per their convenience. They are also designed according to the demand of the industry and are taught by highly qualified faculty. The virtual platform enables the students not only to interact with the faculty but also with other students. The interactions with fellow students through community networking enable them in building a strong network. It also assists the students in learning and understanding various intricacies of the profession. They share their experience and help each other through the interactive communities.

The course material for the music programs are disseminated through virtual tools like chat, online video and other relevant platform. Quizzes, semesters and other assignments are also conducted in order to evaluate the growth of the students. The institutes’ offering the courses are all accredited, which ensures that the awarded degrees are recognized in the music industry.

Some of the Online Music Schools

Berklee Music

This school is a leading institute in online music education and offers online courses along with certificate programs. This helps the students in developing an overall perspective of the music industry and also building a strong foundation on the chosen area of study. The courses and the certificate programs are supported by highly qualified faculty and well designed curriculum. The courses are around 12 weeks long and the duration of the certificate programs is of 1-3 years. The areas of study are

1. Guitar
2. Music Business
3. Arranging; Bass
4. Music Production
5. Keyboard/Piano
6. Music Theory
7. Harmony, and Ear Training
8. Songwriting
9. Voice

Some of the courses offered in this online music school are:

• Desktop Music Production for PC
• Art of Mixing
• Guitar Chords 101
• Rhythm and Groove Guitar
• Lyric Writing: Writing Lyrics to Music;
• Jazz Bass
• Basic Improvisation
• Jazz Composition
• Basic Improvisation
• Artist Management
• Afro-Cuban Drums

Master certificate programs encompass 8-12 courses and the length of the program is 2-3 years. Few of the programs are Production and Guitar; Music Production and Technology; Writing and Producing; Arranging and Orchestration; Theory, Harmony & Ear Training; Music Business and Technology; and Music Production using Pro Tools.

The program duration is of 12-18 months and the course curriculum includes 5-6 courses. Jazz Guitar; Electronic Music Production and Sound Design; Rock, Rhythm, and Blues Guitar; Bass; and Music Business are few of the offered programs.

Specialist Certificate programs includes three courses that6 are to complete in a time period of one year. The course options available are Acoustics and Live Sound; Music Production using Cubase; Songwriting; Voice Technique and Musicianship; Theory and Harmony; Music Marketing; and Drums.

Point Blank Online School

Point Blank Online School is another popular online music schools that one may enroll in order to make a career in the field of music. The school is renowned for its strong and unparallel curriculum and quality faculty team. It offers number of course program covering various facets of Music production. It also provides courses on DJ. The programs are accredited by British Accreditation Council. The school provides course program under seven categories. The categories are:

1. Professional Course
2. Specialist Courses
3. Cubase Courses
4. Pro Producer Courses
5. Music Business Courses
6. Ableton Live Courses
7. Logic Courses

Some of the course programs under the Professional Course are:

• Music Production and Sound Design;
• 2 x Pro Producer + Music Business;
• 3 x Pro Producer Programs

included in the Specialist Courses are Art of Mixing; Songwriting Course; and Sound Design Course.

The Ableton Live Courses are Dubstep Course - Ableton Live; Mixing Dance Music - Ableton Live; Ableton Live – Production; Minimal Techno Course - Ableton Live; EDM (Trance & Progressive) - Ableton Live; and DJ/Performance - Ableton Live.

Few course programs covered under Logic Courses, Cubase Courses; and Music Business Courses are Cubase Course; Hip Hop Course - Logic; Minimal Techno Course - Logic and Music Business Course.

The Pro Producer course programs are for those who have the basic foundation and aims on becoming an expertise in the field. It is ideal for intermediate and advance learners. One may opt for Pro courses like Trance Course; DJ/Performance; and Deep and Soulful House Course.

Auburn University
This US University offers online music courses at the Master’s Level. The Master in Music Education Program is designed for those who are into their profession and would like to advance their career.

Degrees Offered :

1. Ed.S in Music Education: This program is of 30 hours and is meant for those planning to earn degree in music education.
2. M.Ed in Music Education. The M.Ed in Music Education is also of 30 hours and is meant for certified teachers of music. 

On completion of the program one would get Alabama Class A teacher certification.

Full Sail University

One of the popular online music schools is Full Sail University. It offers Bachelor’s program in Music. The courses are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The bachelor’s program offers degree in

1. Music Business: This degree encompasses subjects like Business Ethics and Social Responsibility; Business Law; Business Law; Entertainment Business and Entrepreneurship; and Artist Management.
2. Music Production: The course curriculum in Bachelor of Science in Music Production covers areas like Music Production for Media; Interactive Audio; Musical Listening and Identification; and Audio Workstations. 

Some of the other music schools offering online music programs or distance learning programs are Judson College, Stephen F. Austin State University, University of North Texas, Wyndham Academy of Music and Georgia Perimeter College.

Last Updated: 04/14/11