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 blends art and technology. This Coursera course, offered by Berklee, walks you through the full workflow: recording, editing, mixing and finishing tracks. It is built for beginners — no prior experience is required.
The syllabus breaks into four modules. The Art of Music Production teaches you how to shape a recording with artistic choices. The Technology of Music Production covers the signal flow and gear that capture sound. Pro Tools Basics introduces the industry-standard digital audio workstation, including a free version you can download. The Capstone asks you to apply everything by producing and submitting a complete song.
By the end you will be able to create professional-sounding recordings using a smartphone, computer or a full studio setup. You will also understand how to use Pro Tools for basic editing and mixing tasks. These are concrete skills you can apply immediately to personal projects or a portfolio.
One limit: the course does not teach advanced mixing, mastering or business skills such as marketing your beats. If you are looking for those, the Ableton Live 12 course on Udemy covers production in a single DAW and includes a broader range of editing techniques. That course is also self-paced and offers a certificate, though its price is not published by the provider.
This Berklee specialization runs for one month of self-paced study. It is free to enroll; you pay only if you want the certificate. The language is English and the level is beginner. No prior music theory or production experience is assumed.
Level and time commitment
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 6 Nov 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 6 November 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★ | ₹589 | 21.5 hours | Most popular — 10.4K learners | View ↗ |
Common questions
How much does Music Production cost?
Coursera does not publish a price we can read on the course page, so we do not show one. Check the fee on the provider site — we would rather say nothing than quote a number we did not collect.
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.