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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Remote - **Company:** MAG 24 LLC - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $218,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Tools - **Published:** July 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usac0fd4e7f23ac92aae1159b4a89cfe73 ## About the Role * Strong ear-training and music-transcription ability * Experience identifying pitch, rhythm, meter, and note duration by ear * A background as a composer, session musician, arranger, performer, music educator, or professional transcriber * Confidence working with vocal melodies across different genres and performance styles * Familiarity with music notation and MIDI-based workflows * Strong attention to detail and the ability to complete repetitive precision-focused tasks * Reliable availability for flexible part-time project work * Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment Educational Background * Formal training in music performance, composition, arranging, music theory, production, or a related discipline is helpful * Conservatory study, university-level music education, or equivalent professional experience is highly relevant * Practical transcription expertise may be considered alongside or in place of formal academic qualifications * Advanced ear-training, sight-singing, dictation, or musicianship coursework may be especially valuable Nice to Have * Professional experience preparing scores, lead sheets, arrangements, or MIDI files * Familiarity with MuseScore, piano-roll editing, or comparable notation software * Experience transcribing vocals, instrumental solos, melodies, or musical performances * Strong understanding of rhythm, syncopation, tuplets, ornamentation, and expressive timing * Experience working with digital audio workstations or music-production software * Ability to distinguish subtle pitch movement, slides, vibrato, and note transitions * Previous involvement in music annotation, audio evaluation, or structured quality-review workflows ## Description We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for musicians and professional transcribers experienced in melodic dictation, ear training, rhythmic analysis, music notation, and MIDI preparation. This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on converting lead vocal melodies from AI-generated music into accurate MIDI data. Selected professionals will transcribe pitch, rhythm, note timing, and duration by ear, prepare clean monophonic notation using MuseScore, and deliver technically accurate MIDI files that reflect the original vocal performance., Lead Vocal Melody Transcription * Transcribe lead vocal melodies note by note from recorded music * Identify accurate pitch, rhythm, note duration, phrasing, rests, and melodic articulation * Distinguish the primary vocal line from harmonies, backing vocals, instrumentation, and production effects * Resolve ambiguous notes and timing variations using careful repeated listening * Maintain musical accuracy across different genres, vocal styles, and recording qualities Music Notation & MIDI Preparation * Create clean, single-line monophonic transcriptions using MuseScore * Enter notes accurately using notation or piano-roll workflows * Align note start times and durations with the source audio * Export complete and properly structured MIDI files using native software tools * Review notation and MIDI output for pitch, timing, and formatting consistency Quality Review & Calibration * Compare completed transcriptions against the original audio and correct discrepancies * Follow project-specific standards for timing precision, note separation, and melodic interpretation * Complete a short sample transcription to support calibration before project staffing * Apply feedback consistently across future assignments * Document uncertain passages or interpretation decisions clearly when required ## Related Videos - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [ Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/422-secure-code-superstars-empowering-developers-and-surpassing-security-challenges-together) - [Fingerboard to Keyboard: Transposing One Profession to Another](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/868-fingerboard-to-keyboard-transposing-one-profession-to-another) - [AI is dead, long live AK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1093-ai-is-dead-long-live-ak) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [Why Your Next Best Talent Might Not Be in Your Neighborhood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1861-why-your-next-best-talent-might-not-be-in-your-neighborhood) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Best Job Boards for Remote Work for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/290-best-job-boards-for-remote-work-for-developers) - [Tips on mastering remote job interviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/23-tips-on-mastering-remote-job-interviews) - [13 AI Tools You Have to Try](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/219-13-ai-tools-you-have-to-try) - [Best Paying Remote Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/255-best-paying-remote-jobs)