Audio Expert – Music Transcription & Polyphonic Analysis

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Global, Fully Remote
Schedule: Flexible, ~15 hours/week

Role Summary

We are seeking skilled Audio Experts with strong music transcription, polyphonic analysis, music notation, and Python skills to support an AI training project.

Key Responsibilities

• Transcribe polyphonic recordings into accurate musical notation.
• Separate and identify SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) 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.

Required Skills

• Python
• Advanced Ear Training
• Polyphonic Music Transcription
• SATB Music
• Music Theory & Notation
• Harmony & Rhythm
• MusicXML

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in choral music, arranging, composition, performance, score preparation, or audio transcription.
• Familiarity with tools such as librosa, NumPy, SciPy, music21, MuseScore, Essentia, or pretty_midi.
• Strong attention to musical and technical accuracy.

Relevant expertise matters more than formal education or years of experience.