Online Music Programs
Refine your musicianship or discover your potential with online music programs from a global leader in arts education.
Interlochen Online offers a wide variety of online music programs for children, teens, and adults. With three flexible program options, you’ll find the perfect fit for your unique goals and interests.
Why Study Music Online?
Do you want to hone your technique, master new repertoire, deepen your understanding of music theory, or ace your auditions? Do you have a musical idea you’re longing to develop into a fully realized song? Have you been thinking about learning to play an instrument, but don’t know how to get started?
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned performer, Interlochen Online can help you take the next step on your musical journey. You’ll study with instructors from Interlochen Center for the Arts—a world-renowned arts organization that has trained hundreds of professional musicians—and interact with peers from around the globe in an environment that fosters creativity and connection.
In this supportive and inspiring community, you will:
- Receive personalized feedback from expert instructors with real-world experience
- Create portfolio-ready projects and polish your repertoire
- Engage with other musicians and forge friendships that transcend borders
- Improve your artistry with visible progress in 30 days or less
- Take steps towards earning college or high school credit in a flexible online format
Choose Your Experience
Interlochen Online offers three types of online music programs: courses, certificate programs, and private lessons. Each option is designed for flexibility, enabling our programs to fit seamlessly into your schedule.
Courses
- 5 hours of instruction per week
- Open to students in grade 6 through adulthood
- Personalized feedback from expert instructors
- Ideal for students seeking in-depth study in areas such as music theory, music performance, production, or songwriting
Available courses:
Music Theory, Composition, and Musicianship Skills Courses
- Ear Training 1
- Music Appreciation: Defining Music History
- Music Composition 1
- Music Composition 2
- Music Composition 3
- Music Theory Basics 1
- Music Theory Basics 2
- Music Theory Basics 3
Music Production and Songwriting
- Introduction to Beatmaking
- Mixing 101
- Recording and Producing Music for Beginners
- Songwriting Techniques 1
- Songwriting Techniques 2
- Songwriting Techniques 3
- Vocal Production
Piano and Keyboard
- Classical Piano: How to Play Chopin’s Prelude in E Minor
- Classical Piano: How to Play Clair de Lune
- Classical Piano: How to Play Für Elise
- Piano & Keyboard Fundamentals 1
- Piano & Keyboard Fundamentals 2
- Piano & Keyboard Fundamentals 3
Flute
Guitar
Violin
Vocal Techniques
Certificate Programs
- Three four-week courses—a total of 60 hours of instruction
- Open to students in grade 6 through adulthood
- Personalized feedback from expert instructors
- Earn college or high school credit, transferable to thousands of institutions nationwide
Available certificate programs:
Private Lessons
- 50-minute sessions
- Open to students ages seven and up
- One-on-one interaction with one of Interlochen’s acclaimed music faculty
- Offered on an a la carte basis
- Ideal for students seeking focused study in a particular instrument/voice or preparing for auditions, competitions, or performances
Featured Faculty
Our instructors don’t just teach music—they’re working musicians with active careers as soloists, composers, songwriters, touring artists, and more. Here are just a few of the acclaimed artists on our faculty.
Note: This gallery may feature previous instructors.
Learn
Each week, you’ll explore a thoughtfully designed learning module composed of video segments and guided instruction. You can complete the entire module in one or two sessions, or work on it a bit each day.
Connect
Throughout the course, you’ll enjoy rich opportunities to interact with your instructor and classmates. You can also participate in an optional weekly video meeting, which gives you a chance to learn music from your instructor and engage with your peers in real time.
Create
You’ll use your newfound knowledge to create meaningful projects, invigorate your practice regimen, and enhance your performances. You’ll walk away with portfolio-ready works, sharpened skills, boosted confidence, and a deepened passion for music.
Start Learning Music Theory
Get access to Understanding Intervals in Music Theory, an exclusive guide developed by Interlochen Online faculty.
