Music Expert – Polyphonic Music Transcription & AI Training

Are you skilled at multi-voice (SATB) polyphonic music transcription by ear? Do you know your way around Python and music notation tools like MusicXML or MuseScore?

micro1 has opened 10 remote contractor positions for Audio Experts to help build and train cutting-edge Generative AI music models.

Openings: 10 Openings

Compensation: $50 – $100 / hour (Output-based compensation per task)

Location: Global / Fully Remote

Job Type: Part-Time Contractor (~15 hours/week)

Schedule: Flexible (Set your own days and hours, including weekends)

Start Timeline: Immediate (Onboarding and first tasks within 24–48 hours)

Role Overview

micro1 is seeking highly skilled Music Transcription & Polyphonic Audio Experts to train advanced AI models in music analysis and notation generation.

This is not a traditional audio-engineering, mixing, or speech-to-text transcription position. You will solve complex computational musicology problems by separating and transcribing dense, four-part polyphonic audio (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass - SATB) from mono mixdowns into structured, publication-grade MusicXML scores using ear training alongside Python script automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Polyphonic Score Reconstruction: Transcribe dense, multi-voice musical recordings (mono/polyphonic mixdowns) into accurate, structured musical notation.

• Voice Separation: Isolate four simultaneous lines—Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass (SATB)—from complex mixed audio signals.

• Event & Grid Analysis: Pinpoint exact pitches, note onsets, durations, rests, re-articulations, and quantize events to the correct rhythmic grid.

• Notation Precision: Apply accurate key signatures, dynamic markers, accidentals, and correct enharmonic spelling.

• MusicXML Data Generation: Construct, inspect, and manipulate XML score structures programmatically.

• Python Scripting & Signal Inspection: Utilize Python packages to inspect audio spectra, analyze pitch frequency distributions, and automate structural score building.

• Validation & QA: Verify transcription output quality through resynthesis, auditory review, and programmatic score verification checks.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Python Programming: Strong proficiency in Python for scientific computing, signal processing, or data manipulation.

• Advanced Ear Training: Proven ability to transcribe multi-part, dense polyphonic arrangements by ear.

• Music Theory & Notation: Deep understanding of harmony, voice leading, rhythmic notation, key signatures, and enharmonic equivalence.

• SATB / Choral Experience: Familiarity with vocal ranges, score layout, choral arranging, or advanced classical/ensemble transcription.

• Relevant Tooling (Flexible): Experience using tools such as librosa, music21, NumPy, SciPy, Essentia, pretty_midi, or score editors like MuseScore, Sibelius, or Dorico.

Formal degrees and years of corporate experience are not required. Independent arrangers, composers, researchers, choir directors, and self-taught software engineers with proven polyphonic ear skills are encouraged to apply.

Application & Selection Process

1.Submit Online Application:Immediate Review.

Complete the application form and provide responses to the screening questions detailing your Python and music notation capabilities.

2.AI Screening Interview:~30 Minutes.

Participate in an automated 30-minute AI interview evaluating your technical problem-solving and music theory foundation.

3.Hiring Manager Review & Onboarding:Start within 24–48 Hours.

Final review by the project team. Selected contractors begin onboarding and complete their first paid task assignment within 2 days.

Compensation & Expectations

• Pay Structure: Paid per completed task meeting quality specifications (equivalent to an effective rate of $50–$100/hr depending on expert speed and experience).

• Minimum Quotas: Contractors must meet weekly minimum task submission thresholds to maintain active status.

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