Free Online Transition Year Creativity Courses

Alison has a broad range of free online music tutorials covering everything from music theory to electronic music, playing by ear, songwriting and more. Visit the Traditional Irish Music hub for 24 courses packed with tunes to learn. We recommend this selection:

• Diploma in Music Theory
• Music Producer Masterclass: Making Electronic Music
• Diploma in Violin Mastery
• Music Theory: Instruments and Rhythm
• Music Theory: Musical Form
• Music Theory Fundamentals for Songwriters
• FL Studio for High-Quality DJs and Music Producers
• Blues Guitar for Beginners
• Complete Music Theory
• Music Theory: Melody and Harmony
• Soundtrack Composer Masterclass: Score Films and Video Games
• Music Theory Reading Rhythm
• Play Music by Ear - From Beginner to Expert
• Online Piano Lessons for Beginners
• Piano Improvisation for Music Production
• Traditional Irish Sean-nós Singing | Beginner 1
• Traditional Irish Fiddle | Beginner 1

Yes, thanks to modern technology, you can even take art classes online on your smartphone. Download the Alison app, register for your free account, and take you pick of courses. We recommend: 

• Drawing Anime Characters – Full Features and Emotions
• Drawing Anime Character – Body, Hands, Legs & Clothes
• Comic Book Creation for Beginners
• How to Draw 101
• Painting using One Stroke Technique

If you are considering a career as an artist, we suggest:

• Diploma in Interior Design
• Tattoo Basics for Beginners
• Diploma in Graphic Design

Absolutely, and with Alison, they are completely free! It’s easy to begin too. Simply register for your free account, choose from the selection of music courses online and begin at your own pace.

• Music theory 
• Music Composition
• Music Software
• Piano
• Violin/Fiddle
• Irish Traditional Music
• Guitar
• Singing
• Cello
• Drums
• Electronic Music
• Button Accordion
• Concertina
• Tin Whistle
• Flute
• Irish Sean-nós Singing

Many people enjoy going along to an acting class but you don’t need to attend live classes to learn how to perform. If you’d like to master new dance steps, enrol in Introduction to Ballroom Dancing. Alison has lots of free acting classes online for anyone with an interest in theatre too:

• The Acting Series with Emma Paunil
• How the Acting Industry Works
• Introduction to Acting Auditions
• A Comprehensive Guide for Voiceover Artists
• Learn to Create a Micro-Budget Feature Film in Just Four Months
• The Basics of Script Analysis
• Introduction to Voice Acting
• Guide to Start Acting in Film & TV