Remote Audio Expert: Polyphonic Transcription & MusicXML

YO AI Labs; Palo Alto (CA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an Audio Expert for remote, contractor-based work focusing on music transcription and polyphonic analysis. You will transcribe polyphonic recordings, separate SATB lines, and generate MusicXML files while leveraging Python and audio-analysis tools.

The role emphasizes strong music theory, notation skills, and attention to both musical and technical accuracy, with flexible hours (~15 per week) and global remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Transcribe polyphonic recordings into accurate musical notation.
• Identify SATB vocal lines (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass).
• Determine pitches, rhythms, durations, rests, and re-articulations.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe polyphonic recordings into accurate musical notation.
• Separate and identify SATB vocal lines.
• Identify pitches, rhythms, durations, rests, and re-articulations.
• Apply accurate key signatures, accidentals, and enharmonic spelling.
• Generate and manipulate MusicXML files.
• Use Python and audio-analysis tools to support transcription workflows.
• Validate transcriptions through musical and technical review.

Skills

Python

Advanced Ear Training

Polyphonic Transcription

SATB Music

Music Theory & Notation

Harmony & Rhythm

MusicXML

Tools

librosa

NumPy

SciPy

music21

MuseScore

Essentia

pretty_midi

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking an Audio Expert for remote, contractor-based work focusing on music transcription and polyphonic analysis. You will transcribe polyphonic recordings, separate SATB lines, and generate MusicXML files while leveraging Python and audio-analysis tools.

The role emphasizes strong music theory, notation skills, and attention to both musical and technical accuracy, with flexible hours (~15 per week) and global remote collaboration.