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This practical and accessible guide to the basic principles of music takes you from point zero to a solid understanding of the elements of music and how they work. The course is for everybody. Students do not need to read music (although they will learn) … Read more

This course will take you on a journey through American history, art, music, literature, and culture. From the Puritans and Native Americans; through the founders and pioneers; to the immigrants of Ellis Island and today’s newest immigrants, Americans have used music, paintings, poetry, dance and … Read more

Beginning with Medieval princes, study the major historical developments that shaped Russian history. Discover the roots of Russian Church music, the effect of European influence, and the development of Russian music and art under the Rurik and Romanov Tsars. We’ll examine architecture, folk art, and … Read more

Research and Writing for College Prep

This history of early sacred music and the forces that shaped it takes you deep into Old Testament times, ancient Greece and Rome, Medieval kings and conquests, and the establishment of Christianity in the Western World.

Get to know good music with this self-paced, organized guide to listening.