World Music

World Music is the study and practice of diverse musical traditions from cultures across the globe, blending traditional, contemporary, and fusion styles. This skill requires an understanding of regional instruments, unique scales, and rhythmic patterns that define different cultural musical expressions. Musicians, ethnomusicologists, and producers engage with world music to preserve heritage, foster cross-cultural collaboration, and explore innovative soundscapes. A deep appreciation of world music enriches artistic versatility, global awareness, and musical creativity.
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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Teaching, World Music, Classroom Management, Music Performance, Media Production, Cultural Responsiveness, Oral Expression, Writing, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Physiology, Biology

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    712 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Classical Music, World Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Performing Arts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Music Theory, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    330 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Music, Musical Composition, Mindfulness, Instrumental Music, Mental Health Counseling, World Music, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Resilience, Respiration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    330 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, World Music, Peer Review, Music History, Music Performance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Music Theory, World Music, Classical Music, Aesthetics, Culture, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Melbourne

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Rehabilitation, Social Determinants Of Health, Health And Wellness Coaching, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Neurology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, World Music, Music Theory, Classical Music, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Formal Learning, Creativity, Innovation, Multimedia, Electronic Media

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Culture, Art History, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Production Management, Production Planning, Team Management, Digital Publishing, Social Media Management, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Promotional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Target Audience

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Rochester

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, World History, Performing Arts, Media Production

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    469 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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