Francisco Partners has concluded its investment in Muse Group — the parent of MuseScore, Audacity, Hal Leonard, and Ultimate Guitar. The move caps a period that also saw notable personnel departures. Here's what changed, and what Muse Group says comes next.

New post! Francisco Partners has concluded its investment in Muse Group — the parent of MuseScore, Audacity, Hal Leonard, and Ultimate Guitar. The move caps a period that also saw notable personnel departures. Here's what changed, and what Muse Group says comes next.

Have you ever listened to an episode of the Scoring Notes podcast and wished you could ask a question directly on the show? Now's your chance. Send us your questions by July 22 and we may feature them on the next episode.

New post! Have you ever listened to an episode of the Scoring Notes podcast and wished you could ask a question directly on the show? Now's your chance. Send us your questions by July 22 and we may feature them on the next episode.

Scoring Notes has a brand-new look — the first ground-up redesign in nearly a decade. Here's what's changed, what's stayed the same, and a quick trip back to where this all began.

New post! Scoring Notes has a brand-new look — the first ground-up redesign in nearly a decade. Here's what's changed, what's stayed the same, and a quick trip back to where this all began.

It's time to send us your questions for the Scoring Notes podcast — deadline July 22. Plus, a mid-year catch-up on Dorico, Sibelius, and MuseScore updates, Cantai, and a first look at the reimagined 2027 MOLA Tech Fair in San Francisco.

New podcast episode! It's time to send us your questions for the show — deadline July 22. Plus, a mid-year catch-up on Dorico, Sibelius, and MuseScore updates, Cantai, and a first look at the reimagined 2027 MOLA Tech Fair in San Francisco.

MakeMusic is stopping direct sales of the discounted Dorico Pro crossgrade after July 23 — Steinberg will honor the same price, but crossgrades won't include a free copy of Finale v27.