Freelance Music Notation Specialist

Posted 8 days ago

virtual vocationsNew York (NY)

Music Directors and Composers Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers

SENIORITY

Senior

About the role

To support a growing music education initiative, the Freelance Music Notation Specialist will work remotely on a contract basis, focusing on music transcription and instructional diagram design for guitar, bass, piano, and drums.

Key responsibilities: Transcribe performances and exercises into accurate TAB, standard notation, chord charts, or drum notation Create clear visual aids that help learners understand musical concepts Collaborate with the internal team to ensure notation and diagrams align with lesson concepts

Required qualifications: College-level music education or equivalent training and professional experience Strong knowledge of at least one core instrument: guitar, bass, piano, or drums Proficiency with notation software and experience transcribing music by ear Ability to create student-friendly visuals and a strong eye for visual clarity Understanding of music theory and notation, with a focus on clarity and accuracy

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