Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Commercial Music – Publishing and Producing
Conduct Your Way to the Top with a Degree in Commercial Music: Publishing and Producing
Are you excited about the idea of becoming a professional in the commercial music industry? You probably have raw musical talent and a passion for the field. If this sounds like you, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music: Publishing and Producing degree may be the right fit for you!
When you pursue our degree in publishing and producing, you’ll receive the knowledge, skills, and practical, hands-on experience you need to excel in the commercial music industry. You can be ready to start your career upon graduation in areas like record production, audiovisual, artist management, music directing and coordinating, recording engineering, and music licensing.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Liberty’s School of Music is accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.
- You will have access to state-of-the-art classrooms, as well as rehearsal, recording, and performance facilities to hone your skills.
- Your professors have real-life experience in the music industry and have earned their degrees from some of the most prestigious music schools in the nation.
- Our graduates have found careers as musicians playing for stars like Carrie Underwood, well-known Christian singers and songwriters, worship leaders at Harvest Bible Chapel, and conductors leading choir festivals throughout Southeast Asia.
- Our LU Praise choir has performed for the President of the United States and as one of three choirs chosen to represent the American Choral Directors Association in China.
What Will You Learn?
- Commercial music theory
- Contemporary music and studio direction
- Harmonic practices and theory
- Music history
- Music production and audio
- Musicianship
Career Opportunities for Graduates of the Bachelor’s in Commercial Music – Publishing and Producing Degree
- Artist manager
- Audiovisual technician
- Booking agent
- Educator in music
- Music coordinator or director
- Music licensing coordinator or publisher
- Record producer
- Recording engineer
Internship Opportunities and Resources Available to Commercial Music Students
- Michael W. Smith, winner of 3 Grammy Awards with over 18 million albums sold, is the Executive Director of our Center for Commercial Music.
- Work with industry professionals such as Al Denson, Christian music artist and radio and television host.
- Liberty Music Group (LMG) is our School of Music’s professional music publishing and recording company. This student-run label provides students, staff, and faculty with the opportunity to publish their work.
- In this program, you will participate in an internship giving you additional hands-on experience outside of what you will gain as you practice in our on-campus facilities.
- Participate in a variety of our School of Music ensembles that draw on folk and bluegrass, a cappella, and Latino styles.
- As a music student, you will have access to state-of-the-art classrooms and rehearsal, recording, and performance facilities where you’ll gain practical experience in music and performance.
- Learn from professors who have earned degrees from prestigious music schools and have practiced music professionally.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the total degree
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
NASM
