Berklee Online Courses

I've got the same question. They cost plenty. I've taken online courses (not Berklee) that were very good but not real hard core courses - just general discussions on theory, musicology, etc.

What I know from online courses I've taken for work (programming, not music) is that you need to have a good comfortable work environment set up for that sort of thing, or you'll get nowhere fast. I also know that I'm never too comfortable sitting in front of a computer and learning - maybe because I don't have a good set up for that over here.

I tend to think the money might be better spent on a good personal teacher or live college course. (Yes, usually more expensive, but you'll learn it better.) I take lessons from a jazz pro and I read books. Somehow I don't find the online thing so attractive.

 

Beware of the ones that require peer reviews. Sometimes the 'peers' don't actually read the assignment and start grading you down due to their lack of understanding. There are assignments that have several options, the 'peers' only read option 1 and lowered grades because of it.
Overall the teachers/classes are great.

 

I was researching this, so bump:

Online Bass Certificates and Courses - Berklee Online

 

Way back I looked into a course. Everything is standard notation no tab. If you can cut SN go for it. They put out good stuff.