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BA (Hons) Commercial Music: Songwriting or Production

Lipscomb University, United States
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Course Overview

The Nashville music scene is thriving, with people coming from all over the world to make music in a thousand different ways. So learn from those who know the music business best. Let us prepare you to be an industry professional. We'll teach you more than industry skill. Our mentor-based approach to the teacher-student relationship drives every academic decision we make. We will give you the tools you need to adapt to a changing industry.

You'll have small-class access to excellent resources and top-notch faculty. Scholars, musicians and entrepreneurs with hearts for mentoring guide our seminar-style classes and ensembles. Take up the opportunity for extended time with Music City professionals as you learn about the ins and outs of contemporary music. We can develop your unique gifts in performance, songwriting, production or business into a career where you can serve and work successfully.

General Eligibility

Business Core (52 hours*) and Other Required Courses for B.B.A. Degree.

Credit Hours:

BA: 56 hours

BM: 72 hours

Minor: 18 hours

Graduate Student: one who has satisfied all admissions requirements (average of 2.75 on undergraduate work, GRE acceptable scores).

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Total hours required: 56

Required Courses:

  • MU 1111 - Aural Skills I

  • MU 1121 - Aural Skills II

  • MU 1133 - Theory I

  • MU 1143 - Theory II

  • CMU 1102 - Introduction to Audio Technology

  • CMU 1023 - Introduction to Audio Production

  • CMU 1013 - Introduction to the Music Industry

  • CMU 2082 - Identity and Artistry

  • MU 2402 - Music Literature

  • CMU 3023 - History of Popular Music

  • CMU 2013 - Music Entrepreneurship

  • CMU 3000 - Upper Division Hearing

  • MU 4020 - Piano Proficiency or MU 4030 - Guitar Proficiency

  • CMU 499V - Senior Project

Choose Production:

  • CMU 2023 - Music Production I

  • CMU 2033 - Music Production II

Or Songwriting:

  • CMU 2043 - Songwriting I

  • CMU 2053 - Songwriting II


11 additional hours to be chosen from:

  • Additional private lessons (beyond those required, 4 hours maximum)

  • Additional CMU or MU ensembles (beyond those required, 8 hours maximum)

  • Any CMU or MU courses, except:

    • Fundamentals of Music (MU 1103)

    • Class Piano (MU 1641 , MU 1651 , or MU 1671) 

    • Class Guitar (MU 1741)

All prerequisites apply to elective courses.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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