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Visible Music College is a creative Christian college focused on training and equipping ministry leaders for a successful career in the music industry and the church.
We are Visible
Visible launched in Memphis, Tennessee in 2000. Our focus as a creative Christian community is bigger than any single church or artist. We believe music is important in the world and the global Church. We believe creative Christians have enormous impact as leaders in culture and developing the Church worldwide.
Because of this, we create and partner with intimate, intentional artist communities throughout the world that emphasize training and higher education around five key concepts: the global kingdom of God, spiritual transformation, professional experience and leadership, academic fidelity to the Word, and the visible way of hospitality.
Programs
We offer Bachelor of Arts degree, Master of Arts dregree, and a 1-year 24 credit hour certificate programs at Visible. Our Bachelor's programs are 120 credits, fully accredited, and offered in person. Our Master's programs are 30 credits and fully remote. See below for a list of our various courses. Learn from credentialed ministry leaders and gain more knowledge in your calling.
Student Life
At Visible, we believe community is essential. It is cultivated both in and beyond the classroom, through Bible studies led by Resident Advisors and Student Leaders, through musical collaboration, and during VisibleChurch, our weekly chapel service.
Visible Church
Visible Church meets twice a week and is largely student-led. Students lead worship, manage their bands, run media (including lighting, video, and cameras), and operate sound. They also hear preaching from staff, ministry students, and trusted pastoral partners.
Bands
Each Music Ministry and Music Industry student at Visible Music College is placed in a band. During the first week of classes, they begin rehearsing together and building cohesion as a team. Throughout the year, they have opportunities to perform on campus during our Visible Café, and as they grow, we actively seek opportunities for them to perform in the community.
Visible Café
The Café serves as our weekly performance space, providing students with opportunities to gain live performance experience, introduce original music, and demonstrate the growth they are achieving through their lessons.
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Throughout the year, we also host Visible Café Nights. These events take place on select weeknights and are open to the public. They give students the opportunity to prepare for and promote their music, while also representing and promoting Visible Music College to a broader audience.
What Our Students Say
Our community is vitally important to us. Hear from fellow students and community members about what you might experience at Visible Music College.
My experience with Visible Music College has been amazing.... From music production to concerts and leading worship.... They desire for each student to retain and put into practice what they are learning. This has been huge for me. Most schools are happy to leave it to their students to retain the information based on lectures and assignments. Visible Music does everything they can to help each student better understand their craft and succeed.
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Sophomore
It's a school unlike any I've tried applying for. It meets every requirement I had in choosing a school. The school is small and more personable while still maintaining a high quality education. With it not only being music affiliated but also ministry centered, it's the only place I want to go.
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Sophomore
Such excellence and care for students. Their financial department is accommodating, and their faculty is highly qualified and efficient communicators. Really loved my time with Visible.
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Success Stories
Dickson Alier
Visible Music College Alumni
Dickson graduated from Visible Music College in Memphis, Tennessee with a Bachelor’s in Modern Music, Drums and received an Excellence Award in Modern Music, Drums. After graduating, Dickson got his start as the merch manager for Consumed by Fire. While on tour, he connected with Cochran and Co. and found out that they needed a drummer. After meeting with them, they picked him up, and he is now the touring drummer for the band. He's also drumming for Remedy Drive, and the Visible Worship Collective.
Terrian
Visible Music College Alumni
Terrian, born and raised in Memphis, TN, joined Gotee Records in 2019 with the release of her debut song and music video, "God With Us". The song was produced by Chuck Butler (Tauren Wells, India Arie) and co-written by Terrian. Previously, Terrian joined TobyMac's Diverse City band in 2017 — seen on the last two Hits Deep tours.
FAQ
How much is tution?
Our Bachelor of Arts degree is $20,000/yr which is about half of what you would expect to pay at a traditional college. This includes all tech fees and textbooks and up to 43 credit hours per year. For information about out other programs, give us a call!
Is there student housing?
Student housing is $7,000/yr, and is open to students age 24 and under. Housing is based on availability.
Is Visible Music College Accredited?
Visible Music College is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS).
TRACS is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), ensuring that Visible meets nationally recognized standards of academic quality and institutional integrity.
For more information about TRACS, visit: tracs.org
Does Visible Music College offer scholarships?
Effective Fall 2025, Visible Music College has chosen not to participate in federal Title IV programs and therefore does not offer federal financial aid. This decision allows us to remain mission-focused and reduce long-term student debt. Instead, we provide institutional scholarships, church partnership awards, FAFSA-based scholarship matching, work-study opportunities, and 0% interest payment plans, all designed to help students graduate with as little debt as possible while pursuing their calling. See more info.