MuseScore is a free program for writing music and playing it back on your computer. In this class, we will start with efficient note entry techniques, then advance through professional formatting, dynamics, articulations, and performance instructions. By the end, you'll be confidently creating complex scores and automatically generating perfectly-synced parts for your performers.

Using real-world examples, we'll explore creating various types of scores including piano music, lead sheets, ensemble pieces, orchestral works, choral arrangements, and guitar tablature. You'll learn practical techniques for:

• Using templates to speed up your workflowAdding expressive markings that enhance playback
• Creating proper notation for different instrumentsManaging complex layouts and formatting
• Working with repeats, chord symbols, and tablature
• Setting up professional drum notation