Acquire the skills and build the network you need to create a successful career as a commercial artist.

This is where your aspiration becomes action. Whether you seek a successful career as a solo artist, want to flex your writing chops as a sought-after songwriter, or any other aspect of commercial music performance, the path to successful music-making begins here. Best of all, our commercial music majors are empowered to tailor our flexible curriculum based on exactly what your commercial music career aspirations look like. Here, you will find tremendous opportunities to take what you’re learning in the classroom and apply it in real-life professional settings.

Within our NASM-accredited program, you’ll have the opportunity to work and train alongside professors who have a history of sustained success and experience in the music industry. You’ll dive into a strong curriculum that places emphasis on practical and essential skills like production techniques, becoming comfortable in a recording studio, digital audio recording, songwriting, Avid Pro Tools software literacy, orchestral arranging, improvisation all while building your professional portfolio.

You will enjoy state-of-the-art music facilities, and work with a large and diverse community of faculty, students, and industry professionals. You’ll have the opportunity to attend numerous concerts, clinics, and master classes given by students, faculty, and visiting artists that will broaden your experience. Additionally, the University’s location allows limitless opportunities to plug into and perform in a vibrant music city.  

Admission + Audition Requirements

Interested students should complete the University of Memphis application and apply to the School of Music. Commercial Music auditions are held to determine admission into School of Music programs and to award performance scholarships and graduate assistantships. All 

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