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Guitarist and composer Doug Gibson shares his transcription and notation process, gives us his opinions on what the various software platforms get right, and tells us his wishes for improvements when it comes to working with guitar music.

Jason Loffredo discusses preparing music for the world of musical theatre and his Conquering Finale video tutorial series, which can help you better master that sophisticated software, whether you’re a new or long-time user.

Emily Grishman, acclaimed Broadway copyist, talks about the world of music theatre copying, the process of getting the music from the composer’s pen to the player’s stands, and the tools she uses to achieve superior results. (Originally aired: June 12, 2020)

Daniel Spreadbury returns to Scoring Notes to talk about the common set of font specifications known as the Standard Music Font Layout, or SMuFL. We get into the history of music fonts and how we got to where we are today with this essential component of music notation software technology.

We talk with John Mlynczak about Noteflight, the web-based music notation software that allows musicians to create, share, teach, sell, and purchase music, and how it’s used by musicians across the professional and education spectrum.

Percussionist and author Sam Solomon talks all about writing multi-stave parts, improvisation, unpitched music, and more — and we explore the role music notation software has in achieving the results percussionists want to see.

Arranger and music producer John Hinchey relays his experience producing shows for cruise ships and lets it flow with a boatload of music tech tips, so you’ll want to come aboard. We’re expecting you!