Score Engraving & Editing

Unlock the professional presentation your music deserves with Carlos Lalonde's expert engraving and editing services. With extensive knowledge and command of music notation and industry-standard conventions in music preparation, coupled with mastery of leading computer notation software, I’ll transform your compositions into polished masterpieces, even if you're new to the world of music notation.

Why Pay For My Editing Services?

  • Precision

    Elevate the presentation of your musical compositions to new heights with Carlos Lalonde's professional score engraving and editing services, ensuring that your music looks impeccable and commands attention.

  • Distinction

    Make a lasting impression with publisher-quality score engraving and editing services by Carlos Lalonde, transforming your musical creations into visually stunning masterpieces.

  • Craftsmanship

    Trust Carlos Lalonde's expertise in score engraving and editing to bring out the distinctive beauty of your music, creating a professional and captivating visual representation of your artistic vision.

What do my services include?

From a basic score clean-up in your existing music notation project or turning your handwritten manuscript into a professionally-engraved edition ready for performance, my services entail meticulous attention to detail, expert execution of industry-standard notational conventions, and a commitment to delivering publisher-quality scores that will showcase your work.

Previous clients have included amateur musicians, music school teachers, aspiring composers, and professional film and TV composers.

Rates & Fees

Hourly rate: $65/hr

Finished products are delivered electronically in PDF form.

  • 1-4 staves: $12/page

    5-8 staves: $23/page

    9-12 staves: $32/page

    Each additional staff: $2/page

    Keyboard, Master Rhythm: $35/page

    Addition of orchestral cues: Hourly rate

  • Hourly Rate

  • $7/page or hourly rate

  • Hourly rate applies to cleanup, quantization, and export of MIDI

  • Hourly rate

  • Hourly Rate

¹ The hourly rate or set rates for score engraving and editing services cover the time and expertise of the engraver, and do not include additional costs such as purchasing licensed software or third-party plugins required for specific requests.

² While every effort will be made to provide a professional product, the quality and accuracy of the final score engraving and editing are dependent on the clarity and legibility of the source material provided by the client. The engraver will make reasonable efforts to clean up and enhance the score, but the final result may vary based on the condition and complexity of the original document.

³ The client acknowledges that turnaround times for score engraving and editing services may vary depending on the scope and complexity of the project, as well as the current workload of the engraver. Every effort will be made to provide a reasonable estimated delivery time, but no guarantees can be made for urgent or time-sensitive requests.

⁴ Score engraving and editing services are provided based on the client's specifications and requirements. It is the responsibility of the client to provide accurate and detailed instructions regarding stave sizes, formatting, notation style, and any other specific preferences. Any revisions or alterations requested after the initial delivery may be subject to additional charges.

⁵ While the engraver will make every effort to ensure accuracy, the client is responsible for reviewing the final product and notifying the engraver of any errors or discrepancies within a reasonable timeframe. Revisions required due to errors in the original material or changes requested after the delivery of the final product may incur additional charges.

⁶ The client understands that animated score videos are created based on the provided score and are subject to technical limitations, such as the capabilities of the software used and the visual effects desired. The final result may vary depending on the complexity and feasibility of the requested animations.

⁷ The client agrees to provide any necessary licenses, permissions, or copyrights for the source material used in score engraving, editing, transcriptions, arrangements, or any other services provided. The engraver will not be held responsible for any legal issues arising from the unauthorized use or infringement of copyrighted material.

⁸ The client acknowledges that the engraver retains the right to showcase samples or excerpts of their work, including animated score videos, for promotional purposes or as part of their portfolio, while respecting the client's confidentiality and privacy.

⁹ By engaging in score engraving and editing services, the client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to all the terms and conditions outlined in these disclaimers.