3. Do I need prior music skills or theory background to enroll?

Q: 3. Do I need prior music skills or theory background to enroll?

You do need to be proficient on an instrument —having basic playing ability is a prerequisite. is helpful but not strictly required ; familiarity with concepts like key signatures, chord scales, and circle of fifths is recommended. If you're lacking that foundation, Coursera suggests taking the Developing Your Musicianship course first. Reviewers have noted that a solid grasp of scales and modes is beneficial—many drop out early if they lack scale fluency. The course is labeled as Intermediate level —you’ll need more than beginner skills to keep pace comfortably.

You do need to be proficient on an instrument—having basic playing ability is a prerequisite. is helpful but not strictly required; familiarity with concepts like key signatures, chord scales, and circle of fifths is recommended.
If you’re lacking that foundation, Coursera suggests taking the Developing Your Musicianship course first.
Reviewers have noted that a solid grasp of scales and modes is beneficial—many drop out early if they lack scale fluency.
The course is labeled as Intermediate level—you’ll need more than beginner skills to keep pace comfortably.