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Copyist & Engraving Services

Getting Started

I offer professional engraving and copyist services for composers, arrangers, educators, and researchers. My goal is to deliver clean, clear, and readable scores and parts that meet the needs of performers, publishers, and audiences.

Whether you're preparing materials for a concert, a score-following video, publication, or an academic submission, I provide flexible documentation options tailored to your project. These include:

  • Concert and transposed scores
  • Parts with cues and multi-measure rests
  • Landscape layouts for video
  • Perusal scores for portfolios and sales platforms
  • Formatting that adheres to publishing house guidelines

I use professional-grade, open-source tools including Lilypond, LaTeX, and Scribus to create polished scores, parts, and front matter. These tools allow me to deliver consistent, print-ready results while keeping your project accessible and affordable.

I also support the creation of pedagogical worksheets, academic papers with musical examples, and materials that incorporate graphic elements—whether artistic or instructional. For a broader view of my services, please consult my copyist portfolio.

If you're ready to get started, fill out the form below so I can learn more about your project and how I can support you.

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Client Materials

To get started, I will need the following materials, depending on the nature of your project:

Score Materials

  • A PDF of your score is required.
  • It may be exported from a notation program such as Finale, Sibelius, Dorico, or Musescore. It doesn't need to be polished — that's my job — but it should be legible and complete.

  • Handwritten manuscripts are also accepted, provided they are clear and in page order. Page numbers are recommended for clarity. These can be scanned or photographed and sent as PDFs or image files.

  • For academic papers, pedagogical materials, or books: hand-drawn or digital sketches of musical examples are acceptable. If you’re unsure how to notate your ideas, I’m happy to assist with this stage as well.

Style and Documentation

To ensure consistency and professionalism, please include any house style or extra-musical elements that apply to your project:

  • Margin specifications
  • Fonts for headers, expressive marks, and front matter
  • Cover art or layout requirements
  • Program and rehearsal notes
  • Composer or author biography
  • Headshots
  • Footnotes and citations
  • Body text formatting (for books and papers)
  • Learning outcomes (for educational music)
  • Table of contents
  • Copyright and licensing info
  • Website links and QR codes
  • Dedications and acknowledgments

Timeline and Planning

Please allow sufficient time for your project. Rush jobs will incur additional fees and may be declined if my schedule does not permit. For commissions or time-sensitive works, I recommend contacting me at the contract signing stage so that copyist fees can be incorporated into your agreement and schedule.

Fees and Flexibility

Fees are based on:

  • Number of pages
  • Number of parts
  • Complexity of the score
  • Turnaround time

If your materials are well-organized and you allow generous time for the process, I can offer more affordable rates. The more you support my workflow, the better I can support your project.

Long-Term Vision

My aim is to build lasting working relationships with composers, educators, and ensembles by developing custom templates and engraving styles we can use again and again. A clear, consistent, and accessible set of materials saves rehearsal time, enhances performance, and leaves a stronger impression. Let’s build something that not only looks great, but functions beautifully in rehearsal rooms, classrooms, and performance halls.