Audio Expert – Music Transcription & Polyphonic Analysis

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Global, Fully Remote

Schedule: Versatile, ~15 hours/week

Role Summary

We are seeking skilled Audio Experts with robust 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.
Solid attention to musical and technical accuracy.

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

📌 Audio Expert Remote Calgary
🏢 YO AI Labs
📍 Calgary