Remote Polyphonic Transcriber & MusicXML Analyst

24-Mag Llc; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

24-MAG LLC offers a specialised part-time consulting role for experienced music transcription and audio-analysis professionals. The project focuses on polyphonic listening, SATB transcription, and MusicXML generation, leveraging Python for analysis and validation.

The engagement is remote, worldwide, with compensation of $50–$100 per hour and an expected ~15 hours per week. Tasks include transcription, verification, and workflow automation in a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming ability.
• Advanced ear-training and polyphonic transcription skills.
• Understanding of harmony, rhythm, and voice leading.
• Experience with SATB music, choral arranging, or related transcription work.
• Familiarity with MusicXML and digital notation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe complex polyphonic recordings into structured notation.
• Separate SATB lines from mono or mixed recordings.
• Generate or edit MusicXML files and validate notation accuracy.
• Use Python to inspect audio and support transcription workflows.
• Validate transcriptions through musical review and checks.

Skills

Python programming

Polyphonic transcription

SATB transcription

MusicXML

Music notation

Music analysis

Tools

MuseScore

music21

librosa

NumPy

SciPy

pretty_midi

Job description

24-MAG LLC offers a specialised part-time consulting role for experienced music transcription and audio-analysis professionals. The project focuses on polyphonic listening, SATB transcription, and MusicXML generation, leveraging Python for analysis and validation.

The engagement is remote, worldwide, with compensation of $50–$100 per hour and an expected ~15 hours per week. Tasks include transcription, verification, and workflow automation in a flexible schedule.