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Scoring Notes

Scoring Notes
Dorico
Finale
MOLA Conference
Sibelius
Music Education
Music Notation Software
Musescore
Muse Group
Hal Leonard
Steinberg
Music Printing
Notation Software
NAMM Show
Black Friday
AI In Music Notation Software
Makemusic Cloud
MIDI
Video Integration
Music Notation Technology
Music Preparation

We love music notation software and related products and technology, so that’s what we cover here. You’ll find timely news, in-depth coverage about the field, and honest reviews about products you use every day. You’ll learn about the interesting people in our field and find out our opinions on ever-changing developments in the industry.

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Greg Milner
Journalist and author of Affecting Sound Forever, which delves into the history of music technology
Episode: Tune Tech: Distortion, sequencers, Auto-Tune, and more
Brian McBrearty
Forensic musicologist and founder of sonetarium.com
Sonetarium
Episode: Holding court with Brian McBrearty, forensic musicologist
John Barron
International Product Specialist for Dorico
Dorico / Steinberg
Episode: NAMM 2025: An interview with John Barron
Martin Keary
Head of software for Muse Group
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Episode: NAMM 2025: An interview with Martin Keary
Oriol López Calle
Founder and owner of My Sheet Music Transcriptions
My Sheet Music Transcriptions
Episode: NAMM 2025: An interview with Oriol López Calle
Ben Fuhrman
Composer and Assistant Professor of Music Tech
Montana State University
Episode: On the record about higher education
Jason Loffredo
Finale expert and creator of an extensive series of tutorial videos
Independent music professional
Episode: Finale’s coda
Steve Morell
Saxophone and piano player, former founder and developer of NiceChart.
Episode: Video killed (it with) the notation star
Daniel Spreadbury
Senior Product Marketing Manager at Steinberg
Steinberg
Episode: An interview with Steinberg’s Daniel Spreadbury

Hosts

Philip Rothman
Host and co-host of various discussions surrounding music notation and technology, Philip Rothman is an expert in music software and its applications in education and professional practice.
David Macdonald
Co-host and participant in discussions about music notation technology, David Macdonald engages with various experts to explore advancements in music education and notation tools.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • What a resource!

    This is an incredible public service and gift to anyone working with sheet music and live performance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steven Middlehorn
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    I just recently found this podcast and I am totally hooked. I LOVE it! I have scored lots and lots of music yet have already learned several new things from the 3 episodes I have listened to so far. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelMack Music
    United States2 years ago
  • What a Fabulous Podcast!

    As one who began doing “music copying” as a teenager back in the early 1970s, I finally have found like-minded people who combine the pen & ink history and current digital technology into an informative and fascinating discussion. Thank you for giving us this deep-dive into notating music. Every episode is a treasure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BobMarks
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent information!

    This show has the perfect mix of humor and information. Phillip and David both have a great deal of knowledge of the software they discuss, and always have great suggestions on tricky topics. I highly recommend this to my students.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timothy Rolls
    United States3 years ago
  • Top notch for music notation users

    Scoring Notes is a very well produced, fun and interesting podcast for music notation nerds - pros and amateurs alike. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plindblom
    Sweden3 years ago

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Holding court with Brian McBrearty, forensic musicologist
Q: What's the hook, basically?
The hook is the conspicuous element that is protective, and if those elements in music aren't particularly strong, then it is more challenging to claim infringement.
Holding court with Brian McBrearty, forensic musicologist
Q: Can you tell us about a typical infringement case if there is such a thing?
A typical infringement case usually begins when a person suspects their song is too similar to another song, leading them to contact an attorney who will then typically ask if a musicologist has been consulted.
NAMM 2025: An interview with Martin Keary
Q: What are your thoughts about where things are headed in the next year?
There's still a lot of technical work to do. We should be integrating waveforms and samplers, providing flexibility in applications like MuseScore.
NAMM 2025: An interview with Martin Keary
Q: Is there any cross-pollination that's happening between Audacity and MuseScore?
Yes, we're embarking on probably the biggest thing we're ever going to do for Audacity, moving to the MuseScore Framework.
On the record about higher education
Q: What do you think is lacking in preparation for students entering your classes?
Many students lack understanding of basic computer file structure and hierarchy, which complicates their ability to organize their projects effectively.

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Content centers on music notation software and related technologies, featuring discussions on recent developments, product reviews, and insights into the music industry. The hosts engage with experts and professionals, covering topics such as copyright in music, technological advancements, and evolving user needs in music notation software. A key feature is the exploration of how the intersection of music and technology influences practice and education, making it valuable not just for software users but for those invested in the music education landscape.

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2. Brian McBrearty
3. John Barron
4. Martin Keary
5. Oriol López Calle
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7. Jason Loffredo
8. Steve Morell

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