Free Online Improvisation Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Berklee College of Music

Jazz Improvisation (Coursera)

Film & Audio

Embark on a journey into the world of jazz improvisation with this comprehensive course led by legendary musician Gary Burton. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player, this course will equip you with the skills to create spontaneous and compelling solos in the jazz idiom. Explore the mental, melodic, and harmonic aspects of improvising and unlock your potential as a jazz artist.

Jun 15th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Music Jazz Improvisation

Coursera

University of Rochester

The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form (Coursera)

Film & Audio

Dive into the soulful world of the blues with our online course designed for musicians and music enthusiasts alike. Explore the origins, evolution, and different styles of the blues, including early jazz, swing, bebop, modal, and post-bop. Gain insights into the structure and performance techniques to master this iconic American art form.

Jun 15th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Music Art Jazz

Coursera

Berklee College of Music

Improvisação no Jazz (Coursera)

Film & Audio

Descubra o mundo da improvisação com o curso Improvisação no Jazz, oferecido por Gary Burton. Este curso introdutório apresenta os conceitos básicos necessários para começar a tocar solos instintivos em qualquer peça de jazz. Aprenda a pensar e sentir como um músico de jazz.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Jazz Improvisation Chord

Coursera

Duke University,Berlin University of the Arts - UdK

Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound (Coursera)

Art and Culture

Dive into the world of sound with 'Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound'. This unique online course offers a hands-on exploration of various musical styles, sound interventions, and everyday acoustic phenomena. Led by renowned artists and scholars, this course is perfect for those interested in music, art, and sonic experimentation.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sound Music Art

Coursera

Berklee College of Music

Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom (Coursera)

Education

Explore 'Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom' - an insightful course designed for educators who wish to engage students with popular music. This course offers strategies to incorporate improvisation, technology, songwriting, arranging film scores, and more into your curriculum, ensuring a culturally rich and developmentally positive learning environment.

Jun 1st 2026

4 Weeks

Education Learning Music

Coursera

Berklee College of Music

Piano Techniques for Modern Music (Coursera)

Film & Audio

Embark on a musical adventure with 'Piano Techniques for Modern Music', an introductory course that teaches essential skills and techniques necessary to play contemporary piano and keyboard pieces. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to refine your basics, this course will guide you through posture, breathing, finger independence, dynamics, phrasing, articulation, tempo, and pulse control—all while incorporating popular music examples.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Music Improvisation Chord

Coursera

Berklee College of Music

Piano Scales for Modern Music (Coursera)

Film & Audio

Discover a new approach to practicing piano scales with 'Piano Scales for Modern Music'. This course is designed for musicians who want to elevate their playing by mastering the art of scales. From understanding standard to non-standard fingering techniques, you'll learn how to apply these skills to improvisation and melodic creation in contemporary music styles.

Jun 1st 2026

4 Weeks

Music Scales Improvisation

Box Hill Institute

Melodic Improvisation (BHI)

Film & Audio

Discover the art of Melodic Improvisation with our expert-led online course, perfect for both novices and seasoned musicians. Dive into the language of music, understand its structure, and learn to communicate your feelings through melody. Develop your skills and create captivating performances that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Self Paced

2 Weeks

Music Jazz Improvisation