School of Music

Pursue your passion for music education, performance, and worship with Liberty’s state-of-the-art and award-winning School of Music. Whether you aspire to be a singer/songwriter, music teacher, professional instrumentalist, or a worship leader, we have a degree program that can help take your talent to the next level!

There’s a common misconception that getting a degree in music can limit your career potential, but that doesn’t seem to be true for our students. We believe this stems from our dedication to helping you succeed. All of our music degrees focus on the current industry market.

Licensure requirements may vary by state. Please research your state’s licensure or reciprocity requirements here.

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Train with Excellence at 1 of the Nation’s Top Music Schools

If you’re serious about becoming a professional musician, you deserve to study in an environment that fuels your creativity and sharpens your skills. Liberty University’s School of Music is recognized as 1 of the largest and most prestigious music schools in the country — and it’s growing every year. Here, you can receive more than just an education; you can be part of a vibrant, Christ-centered community where your talent is nurtured, your faith is valued, and your future in music is taken seriously.

Practice and Perform in World-Class Facilities

As a student at Liberty’s School of Music, you’ll have access to some of the best facilities in the country. We are proud to be an All-Steinway School, which means you can train on some of the finest pianos available — an essential advantage for serious musicians. You’ll also rehearse and perform in our 1,600-seat concert hall, use our state-of-the-art Mac labs, and record your work in the 1,600-square-foot Mathena Recording Studio — complete with professional-grade technology. Whether you’re rehearsing in our choral and instrumental classrooms or performing in one of our recital halls, every space is designed to help you master your craft.

Accredited and Trusted Music Program

Your music degree should mean something to employers, graduate schools, and audiences alike. Liberty’s music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), a distinction that reflects our commitment to academic and artistic excellence. That means your degree isn’t just recognized; it’s respected. You can walk away with credentials that demonstrate your preparedness and professionalism, backed by a school that holds high standards in both performance and education.

Prepare for a Career that Reflects Your Passion

When you join Liberty’s School of Music, you’re stepping into more than a degree program; you’re stepping into your future. Our reputation, facilities, and faculty open doors to exciting opportunities in performance, education, production, ministry, and more. From your first lesson to your final recital, we’re here to help you grow as a musician and prepare for the career that fits your unique calling. Explore our range of music degrees and find the program that aligns with your dreams and ambitions. Your next chapter starts here.

Liberty’s School of Music consists of the following 2 departments:

  • The Center for Music Education and Performance – Designed to help train and equip musicians as skilled performers and music education specialists.
  • The Center for Music and Worship – Designed to also help train and equip highly skilled musicians, but to serve as worship practitioners and commercial musicians in the evangelical community.

The Center for Music and Worship also includes our commercial music degrees, where you can get hands-on, recording studio experience. Take a moment to discover all of the degree options offered through each of our School of Music departments.

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