
Music Transcriptionist (Piano) Job at Pickup Music in Cambridge
Pickup Music, Cambridge, MA, United States
Application deadline: Monday, April 20 at 11:59 PM PDTStart date: May 2026Location: This is 100% remote work. Open worldwide. Status: Independent contractorRate: $20 USD/hour.About the roleWere opening a new position for a piano-focused music transcriptionist. Youll join our transcription team and support a growing workload of notation and transcription tasks. This role is ideal for someone who meets all of the following requirements:You have a college-level music education (or equivalent training), specializing in piano.You are skilled with music notation software, especially Soundslice.You have strong spoken and written communication skills in English.Youre excited about working at a growing music edtech company.What does the work look like?Your responsibilities may include:Transcribing and syncing piano material across a range of difficulty levels.Updating and refining existing course materials to improve the educational experience.Collaborating with our internal team to maintain consistency across notation projects.How to applyPlease submit all three components:Cover letter - Briefly introduce yourself, your background, and why youre a good fit.Work samples - Provide 2-3 examples of music transcriptions youve completed (PDF)Resume - Outline your work and education experience.Optional: Provide a link to a video of you playing piano.Hiring processOur hiring timeline includes three steps:Application window closes: Monday, April 20 at 11:59 pm PDTInterview: A short call with Pickups Head of Notation to answer your questions and learn more about you.Paid trial project: A small task to assess suitability.We appreciate the time youve taken to consider this role. We look at every application and consider everyone who applies.
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