Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Commercial Music – Recording, Engineering, and Producing
Develop Your Mixing Style with Our B.M. in Commercial Music – Recording, Engineering, and Producing Degree
You’re interested in engineering sound and creating innovative music. Our Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music – Recording, Engineering, and Producing degree can help you turn your interest into a career that impacts people around the world. At Liberty, we believe in equipping leaders who are dedicated to excellence and integrity, and our commercial music production degree program integrates a biblical worldview with hands-on training to prepare you for success in the music industry.
When you earn your B.M. in Commercial Music degree with us, you can learn how to create your own artistic style that reflects your personal faith – and allows you to share it with the world.
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 is one of three choirs chosen to represent the American Choral Directors Association in China.
What Will You Learn?
- Musical theories and techniques of various music genres
- The fundamentals of recording and producing commercial music
- How to understand and produce music from a Christian perspective
- How to create professional sound experiences for a live audience as well as studio recordings
Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s in Commercial Music – Recording, Engineering, and Producing Graduates
- Arranger
- Copyist
- Mix engineer
- Recording engineer
- Recording studio manager
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, which gives 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.
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Commercial Music – Recording, Engineering, and Producing
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 is one of three choirs chosen to represent the American Choral Directors Association in China.
What Will You Learn?
- Musical theories and techniques of various music genres
- The fundamentals of recording and producing commercial music
- How to understand and produce music from a Christian perspective
- How to create professional sound experiences for a live audience as well as studio recordings
Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s in Commercial Music – Recording, Engineering, and Producing Graduates
- Arranger
- Copyist
- Mix engineer
- Recording engineer
- Recording studio manager
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, which gives 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)
- SAT, ACT, or CLT scores (Liberty University is offering test-optional admission through Fall 2022 acceptance)
- 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 degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
NASM
