Remote Audio Expert: SATB Transcription & Analysis

YO AI Labs; Maryland; Remote; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an Audio Expert for a remote, contractor role focused on music transcription, polyphonic analysis, and Python-enabled workflows. You will transcribe recordings, separate SATB lines, and generate MusicXML with rigorous musical accuracy.

The role emphasizes music theory, notation, and tool familiarity (MusicXML, librosa, NumPy, SciPy, music21). Flexible schedule ~15 hours/week for a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• Python
• Advanced Ear Training
• Polyphonic music transcription
• SATB music understanding
• Music theory and notation
• Harmony and rhythm understanding
• MusicXML notation support

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

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Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking an Audio Expert for a remote, contractor role focused on music transcription, polyphonic analysis, and Python-enabled workflows. You will transcribe recordings, separate SATB lines, and generate MusicXML with rigorous musical accuracy.

The role emphasizes music theory, notation, and tool familiarity (MusicXML, librosa, NumPy, SciPy, music21). Flexible schedule ~15 hours/week for a fully remote setup.