Music Transcription: Accurate Sheet Music from Any Recording
Convert any audio recording, YouTube video, or live performance into professional, performance-ready sheet music. Note-for-note accuracy by experienced musicians — piano, guitar, vocals, orchestra, and every instrument in between.
Our professional music transcription service converts any audio recording into accurate, publication-ready sheet music. Whether you need piano transcription, guitar tabs, vocal lead sheets, or full orchestral scores — our experienced musicians transcribe every note by ear. We handle all genres, complexity levels, and instruments. Each project includes a print-ready PDF with accuracy guaranteed. Need your existing scores cleaned up? See our music engraving service.
How to Get Sheet Music from Any Recording
Send Us Your Audio
Share your MP3, WAV, YouTube link, or any audio file. Tell us the instrument(s), desired format, and any special requests.
We Transcribe Your Music
Our professional musicians listen and transcribe every note by ear. We capture melodies, harmonies, rhythms, dynamics, and articulations.
Receive Your Sheet Music
Get a polished, print-ready PDF plus editable source files. Average turnaround: 2–5 business days.
Any Instrument or Ensemble
We transcribe music for every instrument and group. Click any instrument to learn more about our specialized transcription service.
Music Transcription Samples
Listen to the source recording, then see the transcription result — click sheet music to enlarge.
Colloque Sentimental
Dans l'ombre d'Assane
Lester Leaps
City of Angels
What Would Santa Claus Say
Happy Birthday
Music Transcription Pricing
Pricing is per minute of audio. Every project includes a print-ready PDF.
Easy
Simple piano pieces with basic rhythms and single-note melodies.
Range: $19–24+/min
Average–Advanced
Intermediate to advanced piano with chords, complex rhythms, and multiple voices.
Range: $25–34+/min
Difficult
Complex piano works with dense voicing, fast passages, and intricate harmony.
Range: $35–49+/min
Piano & Vocals
Combined piano accompaniment with vocal melody and lyrics.
Range: $35–50+/min
Lead Sheet
Melody, lyrics, and chord symbols for single-voice songs.
Range: $18–25+/min
Ensemble (4-part + Lyrics)
Multi-part vocal arrangements — SATB, barbershop, a cappella.
Range: $35–45+/min
Piano & Vocals
Combined piano accompaniment with vocal melody and lyrics.
Range: $35–50+/min
Guitar Tabs
Standard notation and tablature for electric or acoustic guitar.
Range: $18–35+/min
Ukulele Tabs
Tablature and notation optimized for ukulele tuning.
Range: $18–35+/min
Bass Tabs
Bass guitar tabs with accurate fret positions and rhythms.
Range: $18–35+/min
Rhythmic Chart
Jazz-style rhythm section charts with chord voicings and hits.
Range: $22–25+/min
Lead Sheet
Jazz lead sheets with melody, changes, and performance markings.
Range: $25–30+/min
Jazz Solo
Note-for-note transcription of improvised solos — any instrument.
Range: $29–35+/min
Jazz Piano
Full piano transcription of jazz performances with voicings.
Range: $35–40+/min
Big Band
Full big band score — brass, saxes, rhythm section.
Range: $80–99+/min
Saxophone
Alto, tenor, soprano, or bari sax transcription.
Range: $18–30+/min
Trumpet
Trumpet transcription with correct transposition.
Range: $18–30+/min
Marching Band
Full marching band score — winds and percussion.
Range: $80–99+/min
Violin / Viola / Cello
Solo string transcription with bowings and positions.
Range: $18–20+/min
String Quartet
Quartet score with individual parts — violin 1 & 2, viola, cello.
Range: $50–70+/min
Orchestra
Full orchestral score — strings, winds, brass, percussion.
Range: $90–99+/min
Drums
Drum kit notation with all kicks, snares, cymbals, and fills.
Range: $18–20+/min
Accordion
Accordion transcription with bass notation and bellows markings.
Range: $20–30+/min
Harp
Harp transcription with pedal markings and fingering.
Range: $25–35+/min
Organ
Organ transcription with manual/pedal assignments and registration.
Range: $29–39+/min
Other Instruments
Any instrument not listed — contact us for a quote.
Range: $18–20+/min
Who Needs Music Transcription?
Composers & Songwriters
Get your musical ideas onto paper. We transcribe recordings of your compositions into professional sheet music for copyright, sharing, or publishing.
Students & Educators
Need a piece transcribed for study or teaching? We create clear, accurate scores for music education at any level.
Worship Teams & Churches
Custom transcriptions of worship songs and hymns for your band, choir, or ensemble. Any key, any arrangement.
Publishers & Producers
Publication-quality transcriptions ready for print or digital distribution. Copyright-ready scores with professional engraving standards.
Performers & Cover Bands
Accurate transcriptions of songs you want to perform. Sheet music or tabs, in the right key, for your specific instruments.
Film & Media Composers
Full score transcriptions from recordings, MIDI, or rough demos. Performance-ready orchestral parts for recording sessions.
Music Transcription — Frequently Asked Questions
What is music transcription?
Music transcription is the process of converting audio — recordings, YouTube videos, live performances, or MIDI — into written sheet music. Our professional musicians listen to your audio and notate every note, rhythm, dynamic, and articulation into a polished, performance-ready score.
We handle any instrument, genre, or ensemble size:
- Accepted formats: MP3, WAV, FLAC, YouTube/Vimeo links, smartphone recordings, and MIDI files
- Any instrument: Piano, guitar, bass, drums, strings, brass, woodwinds, vocals, and full ensembles
- Standard delivery: Print-ready PDF; optional add-ons include editable source files (Sibelius, Dorico, MuseScore, or Finale), MIDI/MusicXML exports, and individual instrument parts
Every project is completed by human musicians — not AI software. Typical turnaround is 2–5 business days, with rush delivery available. Pricing starts at $18 USD per minute of audio, with a minimum project fee of $39 USD.
How much does music transcription cost?
Pricing starts at $18 USD per minute of audio for single-instrument lead sheets and increases based on complexity and instrumentation. Minimum project fee: $39 USD (~$55 CAD).
Rates by instrument category:
- Single-instrument lead sheets: from $18/min
- Piano: from $19/min
- Piano with vocals / Jazz piano: from $35/min
- Small ensembles (2–4 parts): from $35/min
- Big band: from $80/min
- Full orchestral scores: from $90+/min
Rates are based on the duration of the audio, not page count. A densely orchestrated 3-minute piece with 15 instruments will cost more than a 3-minute solo guitar piece, even if both produce a similar number of pages.
Every project receives an upfront, no-obligation quote before work begins. Upload your audio file or share a link, and we typically respond within a few hours.
What audio formats do you accept?
We accept any audio format: MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A, and YouTube/SoundCloud links. We can also work from MIDI files, video recordings, and live performance recordings of any quality.
How long does transcription take?
Average turnaround is 2–5 business days depending on length and complexity. Simple pieces may be completed in 1–2 days. Rush delivery is available for time-sensitive projects.
What instruments can you transcribe?
We transcribe all instruments: piano, guitar (standard notation and tabs), bass, ukulele, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, drums, harp, organ, accordion, and more. We also handle full ensembles, big bands, and orchestras.
Do I get editable files or just a PDF?
Every project includes a print-ready PDF. Editable source files (Sibelius, Dorico, Finale, MuseScore, MusicXML, Guitar Pro) are available on request.
Can you transcribe a specific section, not the whole song?
Yes. We can transcribe just a solo, intro, chorus, or any section you specify. Pricing is based on the duration of audio we actually transcribe.
What if I’m not satisfied with the transcription?
Accuracy guaranteed — we’ll correct any errors within the project scope at no extra charge. If you spot issues with notes, rhythms, dynamics, or formatting, we’ll fix them. We stand behind every note.
Can you handle poor-quality audio or live recordings?
Yes. Our experienced transcribers can work with noisy recordings, phone recordings, live concert audio, and other challenging sources. We’ll note any passages that are unclear and provide our best professional interpretation.
Do you offer rush delivery?
Yes. Rush delivery is available for urgent projects. Contact us with your deadline and we’ll let you know if we can accommodate. Rush turnaround is typically 1–2 business days.
Request a Quote
Get a free, no-obligation quote with transparent pricing. Projects start at $39 USD.
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