Songscription
Category: Foundation Models / LLMs
AI-powered music transcription platform that converts audio recordings into sheet music using proprietary AI models Songscription was founded in 2024. The company is led by Andrew Carlins. Based in Oceanside, New York, USA. Team size: 10-50. Total funding raised: $5 million. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include Reach Capital, Emerge Capital, 10x Founders, Dent Capital, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Oceanside, New York, USA
- Team size
- 10-50
- Total funding
- $5 million
Value proposition
Fast, accurate transcription of audio to sheet music with nuanced details (e.g., trills, ties), eliminating manual transcription labor
Products and solutions
Core AI transcription tool for audio-to-sheet music conversion, Support for piano, violin, flute, guitar, bass guitar, and trumpet (with expansion plans), Integration with MIDI for editable musical outputs, Interactive piano roll visualization, Guitar tabs generation
Unique value
Proprietary Transformer-based models trained on high-quality data from professional artists and public domain material, achieving industry-leading transcription accuracy
Target customer
Musicians, music educators, composers, producers, and hobbyists seeking quick and accurate sheet music generation
Industries served
Music education, Professional music production, AI-driven creative tools
Technology advantage
Advanced sequence learning and music AI research, combined with partnerships for data training and instrument expansion
How they differentiate
Songscription differentiates itself through proprietary AI models specifically trained on human-performed music, ensuring higher accuracy in transcription compared to competitors. It also offers real-time transcription and seamless integration with digital audio workstations (DAWs), which many competitors lack
Main competitors
Noteflight, Shazam (sheet music division), Melodion AI
Key partnerships
Reach Capital (primary investor in $5M funding round), Professional artists and institutions for data training, StartX accelerator program, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (Guns N' Roses) as advisor
Notable customers
Music Academies of America, Individual artists like Grammy-nominated composer Emily Zhang
Major milestones
Raised $5M in Series A funding (2025), Launched AI transcription API for third-party integrations (2025), Reached 150,000 active users in 8 months, Accepted into Stanford StartX accelerator program
Growth metrics
150,000+ users across 150+ countries; 10x user growth since founding in 2025
Market positioning
Positioned as the 'Shazam for Sheet Music,' Songscription targets both amateur and professional musicians who need rapid, accurate sheet music transcription. It emphasizes AI-driven efficiency and user-friendly editing tools
Geographic focus
Globally accessible with a primary focus on English-speaking markets (US, UK, Canada) and expanding into European markets
Patents and IP
Not explicitly mentioned in public sources; proprietary AI architecture and training methodologies are highlighted
About Andrew Carlins
Stanford MBA/MA in Education Candidate (2024-2026), Former Bain & Company consultant, Social entrepreneur, Co-founder and CEO of Songscription
Official website: https://www.songscription.ai