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Recently Completed Music Transcription:

Tuck Andress did an impromptu interpretation of the Thelonious Monk’s classic, ‘Round Midnight on Facebook Live during “Tuck’s Tips for Guitar #42″ — @10’39” minutes. It features a lot interesting chord substitutions and little Tuck Andress-isms. It is also not that complex to play—those who know Tuck Andress’ playing will know that most of his playing is very difficult to reproduce.

What do you do?

• I will transcribe any music recording or video exactly as played — note for note in guitar tablature and/or standard notation.
• I have experience with all genres of guitar and bass playing including altered tunings — Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Folk, Classical, Metal, Punk … if I can hear it, I can write it out.
• I also do other stringed instruments such as ukulele, mandolin, banjo, violin etc …
• I can also add vocal parts and lyrics if you want.
• Music Transcriptions can be written in standard notation, tablature, chord symbols, chord diagrams or any combination of the above.
• I will also arrange any music for guitar or guitars or any other instruments or combination.

How accurate are your transcriptions?

• I pride myself on providing note for note 100% accurate music transcriptions — so written exactly as played by the artist.
• I will let you know if I feel I can’t get you a perfect transcription before starting — usually because of bad audio or sloppy playing.

What does this service cost?

• The price depends on the length of the recording.
• and the complexity of the playing.
• I have done jobs running from 10.00 $USD to 800.00 $USD. The average job cost is about 70.00 $USD.
• I am happy to send you a free price quote on any job. Please use the contact form here to send me an email requesting a price.

What if I am not satisfied?

• I have been providing this service to private clients and corporations for over 20 years. I honestly cannot remember a dissatisfied client.
• I will however re-look at any section you are not 100 % satisfied with free of cost. I take pride in my work and will never leave a client hanging.

What is your background and experience?

• I am a pro guitar player and understand the instrument intimately.
• I have a Bachelor Degree in guitar performance and music theory from McGill University in Montreal.
• I have provided this service to thousands of clients for over 20 years. I do all the transcriptions myself. I have subcontracted work in the past but the results were far from satisfactory.
• I have done the transcriptions for the online guitar schools of such artists as Martin Taylor, Brent Mason and Guthrie Trapp.

How do I pay for this?

• I accept all major credit cards and Paypal.

What software do you use?

• I do most of my guitar and bass transcriptions in Guitar-Pro. It is fast to use and provides clear easy to follow transcriptions. Their software is affordable and allows clients to practice with the transcription.
• I can do transcriptions in Sibelius as well if you prefer. These take a little longer to enter in the software. This is usually a better option if you plan on publishing in print form.

Can I see samples of your work?

• Yes — please see my samples page.