We reminisce about getting hooked on writing music with notation software, becoming fascinated by the ever-changing developments in the programs and in the field… and why so many student compositions have a tempo of quarter note = 100 bpm.

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Sibelius's Timeline is persistent, but you can prevent it from always taking up space on your screen if that's your preference.

In Sibelius, typing the Command (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) key in combination with another key often means "do this, but bigger."

New podcast episode! We discuss the Avid Sibelius 2020.9 update — specifically the improvements to the Focus on Staves feature, which has the potential to unlock new workflow and layout capabilities for many users.

Keyboard shortcuts are productivity staples for most desktop software, including Sibelius. But did you know you can assign custom shortcuts, including ones for any feature on any Keypad layout?

Sibelius files are typically compact. If your files are growing undesirably large, here are a couple of common causes and remedies.

Reducing or enlarging noteheads to custom sizes in Finale is a cinch, but with some patience and determination, you can do it in Sibelius too.

Film score conductor and composer Nicholas Buc helps us avoid the phantom menace of notation pitfalls, giving us all a new hope in our quest for the holy grail of music engraving perfection.

The latest addition to the universe is a Starburst for orchestra … congrats @jmontgomerymusic and @janninan