Music Production
Develop Your Creativity as a Music Producer .
Music Production is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Music Production. It is structured in 4 modules, over 1 month. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 3.1K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Music Production courses collection, where we compare it against 1 other course.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 1 month |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (3.1K reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
Music Production is a beginner-level course offered on Coursera by Berklee. It runs for one month and is taught in English. A certificate is available upon completion. The course is self-paced and has a rating of 4.8 from 3,066 reviews.
This course covers the core tools and techniques needed to create professional recordings. The Art of Music Production module introduces the creative side: how to shape a song's sound, use microphone techniques, and make artistic decisions during recording. The Technology of Music Production module explains the signal flow, audio formats, and how digital audio workstations handle sound. Pro Tools Basics gives hands-on experience with the industry-standard software for editing and mixing. The capstone project asks you to produce and record a full song, applying what you have learned across the three earlier modules.
By the end of the course you will be able to set up a basic recording session, use Pro Tools (or a free alternative) to edit and arrange audio, and mix a track to a professional standard. You will also have a recorded song you can share as part of a portfolio.
The course is best suited for people with no prior experience in music production. Those who already use a digital audio workstation regularly may find the early modules familiar. Learners who need a fully structured, university-credited program should note that Berklee does not offer credit for this massive open online course, and the specialization as a whole runs 18 weeks if taken on the suggested schedule.
Free options include the Ableton Live 12 course on Udemy, which is also beginner-level, offers a certificate, and is self-paced. That course focuses specifically on Ableton Live 12 production techniques and has 1,750 reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
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Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 1 month.
Module 1 · The Art of Music Production
Module 2 · The Technology of Music Production
Module 3 · Pro Tools Basics
Module 4 · Music Production Capstone
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 3.1K learners on Coursera (checked 10 Aug 2026).
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Compiled by the CoursesGlobal editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Coursera course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 10 August 2026.
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Production This |
 Coursera
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4.8★ | Check price | 1 month | Highest rated (4.8★ from 3.1K reviews) |
| Ableton Live 12 - Music Production in Ableton Live |
 Udemy
|
4.7★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate |
Common questions
How much does Music Production cost?
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Does Music Production come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Music Production take?
Coursera lists it at 1 month. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Music Production suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Music Production cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with The Art of Music Production and going on to The Technology of Music Production, Pro Tools Basics, Music Production Capstone. The full outline is on this page.