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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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Recent Episodes
  • MOLA 2025 conference and tech fair wrap-up
    Jun 7, 2025 – 53:57
  • Daniel Spreadbury on Dorico 6: “Our largest release to date”
    May 3, 2025 – 1:19:18
  • Tune Tech: Distortion, sequencers, Auto-Tune, and more
    Apr 5, 2025 – 39:15
  • Holding court with Brian McBrearty, forensic musicologist
    Mar 1, 2025 – 54:00
  • NAMM 2025: An interview with John Barron
    Feb 22, 2025 – 29:23
  • NAMM 2025: An interview with Martin Keary
    Feb 15, 2025 – 35:23
  • NAMM 2025: An interview with Oriol López Calle
    Feb 8, 2025 – 32:30
  • NAMM 2025: An interview with Avid’s Sam Butler
    Feb 1, 2025 – 25:55
  • From cylinders to streaming
    Jan 4, 2025 – 40:38
  • A snapshot of music scanning apps, and picturing the future
    Dec 14, 2024 – 55:33
  • Stock ‘n shop
    Nov 23, 2024 – 1:22:21
  • On the record about higher education
    Oct 5, 2024 – 53:49
  • Finale’s coda
    Aug 31, 2024 – 1:10:31
  • MOLA 2024 conference and tech fair wrap-up
    Jun 1, 2024 – 53:13
  • Print perfect (encore); MOLA 2024 preview
    May 4, 2024 – 50:51
  • Video killed (it with) the notation star
    Apr 6, 2024 – 55:30
  • An interview with Steinberg’s Daniel Spreadbury
    Mar 2, 2024 – 1:13:26
  • NAMM 2024: An interview with Muse Group’s Jack Sutton
    Feb 24, 2024 – 37:48
  • NAMM 2024: An interview with MakeMusic’s Jason Wick
    Feb 17, 2024 – 34:57
  • NAMM 2024: An interview with Avid’s Sam Butler
    Feb 10, 2024 – 34:18
  • NAMM 2024: Wrap-up and interview with CEO John Mlynczak
    Feb 3, 2024 – 51:15
  • The staples of printing self-published music
    Jan 6, 2024 – 1:01:48
  • A December to remember
    Dec 18, 2023 – 1:28:04
  • Black Friday deals are music to our ears
    Nov 18, 2023 – 1:11:21
  • StaffPad updates go beyond just keeping the lights on
    Nov 11, 2023 – 1:10:54
  • Tricks and treats [encore]
    Oct 28, 2023 – 40:35
  • Chris Swaffer’s Notion of where music notation software is headed
    Oct 7, 2023 – 55:59
  • Asked and answered, part 3: Back to school
    Sep 2, 2023 – 54:34
  • Music notation platforms: an industry perspective
    Aug 5, 2023 – 58:11
  • Behind “Behind Bars” with Elaine Gould
    Jul 1, 2023 – 1:13:11
  • Half Notes: A comparison of tablet music reader technology experiences
    Jun 17, 2023 – 40:49
  • Asked and answered, part 2: In awe of the DAW
    Jun 3, 2023 – 1:02:34
  • Asked and answered, part 1
    May 6, 2023 – 1:02:29
  • Ask your questions on the Scoring Notes podcast
    Apr 15, 2023 – 2:59
  • (Re)learning how to use music notation software
    Apr 1, 2023 – 56:25
  • How we don’t use music notation software (but do use related technology)
    Mar 4, 2023 – 59:31
  • Justin Bianco, forScore, and more
    Feb 4, 2023 – 55:17
  • Behind the scenes with MuseScore 4’s design and engraving improvements
    Jan 7, 2023 – 1:06:22
  • Reflect and refresh
    Dec 17, 2022 – 42:53
  • From “zero to slice”: Soundslice takes on optical music recognition with AI
    Dec 3, 2022 – 50:41
  • Back in the black with holiday deals and discounts
    Nov 19, 2022 – 57:31
  • Melissa Smey’s commission mission
    Nov 5, 2022 – 43:22
  • Aaron Copland, in his own words
    Oct 22, 2022 – 32:40
  • Setting the scene with Joshua Luty
    Oct 1, 2022 – 1:04:37
  • Setting a high bar (from Selling Sheet Music)
    Sep 17, 2022 – 33:11
  • What’s new?
    Sep 3, 2022 – 54:31
  • Tim Davies takes the macro view
    Aug 6, 2022 – 1:10:08
  • Half Notes: Nicole Jordan confers at the conference
    Jul 30, 2022 – 0:00
  • Half Notes: Mark Fabulich on committing to technology
    Jul 23, 2022 – 11:06
  • Half Notes: Jane Cross, keeping music files safe
    Jul 16, 2022 – 15:57
Recent Reviews
  • Steven Middlehorn
    What a resource!
    This is an incredible public service and gift to anyone working with sheet music and live performance.
  • MelMack Music
    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!!
  • BobMarks
    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.
  • Timothy Rolls
    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.
  • donahuegraham
    Great Podcast
    Love this show! Always helpful information, great guests, and entertaining too.
  • Dan2018-&!
    Great podcast!
    Always great information! Thank you!
  • ShaunTrumpet
    Great Information
    It’s great to be able to learn about these musical/technological concepts while driving or engaged in other work. I come away with a couple more ideas each episode to make my processes more efficient, learn about the industry more in general, and find out new tips and tricks.
  • Kleberson Calanca
    Thank you!
    I would like to thank you guys for this podcast. I've been learning a lot about music notation with the interviews! Thank you so much!!!
  • BigSax10
    Great Podcast!
    I’ve been a big fan of NYC Music Services for a couple of years now. Love your YouTube content, blog, templates, and other products. I can’t believe I have only just started listening to your podcast. I’ve got some catching up to do. Love what I’m hearing and learning! Happy New Year all! Onward and upward!!
  • athafran
    Advice from the best
    Philip Rothman’s Scoring Notes website is a gem and his podcast is no different. The House Style Podcast was outstanding and looking forward to more!!
  • Davemckayjazz
    Scoring Heros
    I’ve followed Philip Rothman’s posts long before he transitioned from Daniel Spreadbury’s Sibelius blog. Scoring Notes coverage of all things notation has been the greatest single resource for me personally and for my students. He and David MacDonald are “Scoring Hero’s.”
  • Ehler4
    Excellent content
    Nice variety of guests. Whether you’re more interested in the adjacent tech platforms, specific parts of the music industry and their relationship with engraving, or just good engraving, you’ll find a lot to like.
  • AlexisVerkauten
    Exactly my kind of people
    I had only just discovered the blog before I the podcast launched, and as a podcast fan, I was delighted. These are exactly my kind of people, and it’s awesome to hear people talk about stuff that they really know about that is exciting and relevant to me and my life!
  • hislightscribe
    A Stellar Checklist!
    Thanks, guys! I had to chuckle at all the mistakes that you mentioned. Like looking in a rear view mirror. This will help anyone clean up their act!
  • dnewmanm5
    Great Podcast
    Philip knows more about this subject than anyone. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!
  • Fille Souriante
    Finally!
    I have followed Scoring Notes for years and find its reviews insightful and illuminating.
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