Remote Audio Expert: Polyphonic Transcription & SATB

YO AI Labs; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks an Audio Expert for music transcription and polyphonic analysis. This global, fully remote contractor role offers ~15 hours per week and requires Python and advanced music notation skills.

You will transcribe polyphonic recordings, separate SATB lines, derive accurate pitches and rhythms, and generate MusicXML. Familiarity with librosa, music21, and related tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have strong skills in music transcription and polyphonic analysis.
• Proficiency with Python for audio analysis and data processing.
• Experience with SATB notation and music theory is required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe polyphonic recordings into musical notation.
• Identify SATB vocal lines and pitch, duration, and articulation.
• Generate and manipulate MusicXML files for training data.
• Use Python-based tools to support transcription workflows.
• Validate transcriptions through music and technical review.

Skills

Python

Advanced Ear Training

Polyphonic Music Transcription

SATB Music

Music Theory & Notation

Harmony & Rhythm

MusicXML

Tools

librosa

NumPy

SciPy

music21

MuseScore

Essentia

pretty_midi

Job description

YO AI Labs seeks an Audio Expert for music transcription and polyphonic analysis. This global, fully remote contractor role offers ~15 hours per week and requires Python and advanced music notation skills.

You will transcribe polyphonic recordings, separate SATB lines, derive accurate pitches and rhythms, and generate MusicXML. Familiarity with librosa, music21, and related tools is a plus.