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As the largest provider of worldwide music education, Berklee Online can help strengthen your songwriting skills through our award-winning courses, certificates, and bachelor’s degree program. Sign up now to download a free handbook featuring lessons pulled directly from Berklee Online’s 12-week songwriting courses, authored by the same instructors who teach at Berklee College of Music.

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Beginner to graduate-level courses including Commercial Songwriting Techniques, Songwriting: Writing Hit Songs, and Songwriting: Melody
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Master's Degree in Songwriting (Coming in April, 2021)

Fully accredited, Berklee Online is the renowned curriculum of Berklee College of Music at a fraction of the cost of the campus experience. Whether you’re interested in transferring in or out, Berklee Online ensures you get credit where it’s deserved with our generous transfer policy. Discover how Berklee Online can help you hone your craft to write songs fearlessly.

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