For a beginner-friendly introduction to various aspects of classical music, I'd recommend Robert Greenberg's lectures: https://robertgreenbergmusic.com/courses/

For a beginner-friendly introduction to various aspects of classical music, I'd recommend Robert Greenberg's lectures: https://robertgreenbergmusic.com/courses/ https://robertgreenbergmusic.com/courses/ He's an excellent lecturer and the courses themselves are both illuminating and do not require any special prior knowledge of the subject. Don't be scared by the prices on the site - a lot of them are available through libraries (such as Hoopla system) and Wondrium subscription. I've listened to several of the lectures and they always were great.