Crafting the Past: How to Make a Medieval Musical Instrument
Step into the world of medieval music and learn how to craft your very own historical instrument from scratch. In this hands-on course, you’ll explore traditional techniques, materials, and the fascinating history behind the sounds of the Middle Ages. Perfect for musicians, makers, history buffs, and curious creatives. No prior experience needed—just a passion for music and craftsmanship!
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- By elaine mattos
Exploring Music Data with Last.fm
Exploring Music Data with Last.fm is a practical course that teaches you how to collect, analyze, and visualize music listening data using the Last.fm API. You'll learn to work with real music metrics like play counts, user habits, top tracks, artist popularity, and genre tags using Python and data science tools like Pandas and Matplotlib. Through hands-on exercises and a final project, you'll uncover listening trends, compare artists, and gain insights into both personal and global music preferences. Perfect for data enthusiasts, developers, and music lovers looking to explore the intersection of data and sound.
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- By elaine mattos
How to take care of plants
Discover the secrets to growing lush, thriving plants — even if you’ve never kept one alive before! In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to choose the right plants for your space, water them properly, understand sunlight and soil needs, prevent common problems, and build a routine that works for you. Whether you're growing a leafy jungle indoors or tending a small balcony garden, this course will give you the confidence and knowledge to turn your plant care into a rewarding (and fun!) habit. No green thumb required — just curiosity and a love for nature 🌱
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- By elaine mattos
Introduction to Game Design with Skyrim
Unlock the secrets behind one of the most beloved open-world games of all time. In Introduction to Game Design with Skyrim, you'll explore the foundations of game design through the lens of Bethesda’s iconic RPG. Whether you're an aspiring developer, a storyteller, or simply curious about how great games are made, this course offers a hands-on, beginner-friendly dive into the systems that make Skyrim so immersive. From dissecting quest structures to balancing gameplay mechanics and designing compelling character progression, you’ll learn what it takes to build engaging experiences for players. Along the way, you’ll study the art of open-world design, and even create your own game concept inspired by the world of Tamriel. No prior experience needed—just a passion for games and a desire to understand how they work from the inside out.
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- By elaine mattos
Microlearning: How to Create Short and Effective Online Lessons
Learn how to create short, focused online lessons that improve engagement and knowledge retention. This course will teach you the basics of microlearning, how to structure bite-sized content, and the best tools to deliver fast and effective training. Perfect for online instructors, corporate trainers, and course creators who want to make learning faster, easier, and more accessible.
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how to listen to more music
Feel like you’re stuck listening to the same songs over and over? Want to explore more music but don’t know where to start? How to Listen to More Music is a fun, low-pressure course designed to help you rediscover the joy of listening — whether that means diving into new genres, finding hidden gems, or just learning how to make music a bigger part of your day. This course isn’t about music theory — it’s about developing a more intentional, personal, and playful relationship with what you hear. Whether you’re a casual listener or a full-on music nerd, this is your invitation to press play with fresh ears.
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- By elaine mattos