Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Commercial Music
Gain the Tech and Producing Skills You Need to Succeed in the Music Industry
Are you passionate about music? Whether you want to spend your days in a recording studio, perform your own pieces, or direct music in a private school or arts center, we have the training you are seeking. At Liberty, we have a degree that combines all of these interests, and it will equip you to work in the exhilarating world of music recording, studio production, and many other areas of commercial music.
Liberty’s B.S. in Commercial Music will provide you with the knowledge you need for both personal and professional success. Plus, our coursework in recording engineering and music production will give you the edge you need to advance in the competitive modern music industry.
Imagine being the first to hear a new album from a rising star – one that you helped create! Our bachelor’s degree in commercial music is designed to help you start your career and land your dream job.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- The Bachelor of Science in Music is accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.
- Receive opportunities to publish your work through the Liberty Music Group (LMG), Liberty’s student-run music label and publishing and recording studio.
What Will You Learn?
- All major areas of music theory, technique, and technology
- Computer applications in commercial music
- Conducting
- Demonstrating technical fluency, expressiveness, and professionalism in commercial music performance
- Entrepreneurship in the commercial music community
- Identifying harmonic rhythm across various musical styles
- Improvisation techniques
- Songwriting, film scoring, recording, and mixing
- A survey of popular and jazz music writers, influences, and trends
- Tonal center referencing
Career Options for B.S. in Commercial Music Graduates
- Commercial music teacher
- Music arranger
- Music editor
- Music producer
- Music publicist
- Social media music specialist
- Sound engineer
- Studio, film, and game audio production technician
Facilities 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.
- Study and refine your skills in our state-of-the-art Michael W. Smith Center for Commercial Music.
- We are dedicated to producing graduates of distinction. 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 School of Music’s latest LU Praise album has been nominated for a Dove Award.
- The 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.
- Participate in our School of Music ensembles that range from folk and bluegrass to a cappella and Latino styles.
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 degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
NASM
