MuseScore: Mastering Music Notation Free Software (Udemy.com)

This was a great introduction to MuseScore fundamentals. When I first tried to use MuseScore (on my own), I was quite frustrated -- which is what drove me to look for some type of formal training on this software. This course methodically broke down all the steps and and yet didn't overwhelm me with too much info. I'm looking forward to getting started on my music project as well as learning some aspects of MuseScore more deeply.

Jason is a great instructor - as both a programmer and musician myself, Musescore is a program I wanted to master and he taught it well enough for me to get a solid understanding and now be able to progress on my own. He's enjoyable to be with, and that's important for a Udemy instructor. His knowledge of music really helps here because it is after all, a music notation program. Highest marks - would have liked it a little longer, but well worth my time and money and I will be looking into his other courses.

Jason Allen's presentation on MuseScore allowed me to get going with this software in a very short time. I completed the course after 3 or 4 shorter sessions and feel reasonably comfortable that I will be able to transcribe my parts to songs I am learning on bass guitar and not waste time trying to figure basics out on my own. Jason's course is on version 2 of MuseScore; the current version these days is version 3. I did not experience any difficulty with the version differences, if anyone is hesitant about that. All in all, a very good course on basic MuseScore with an engaging instructor. I'll be taking more of his courses very soon, starting with Music Theory.

This course helped me to go from a primitive user of MuseScore to a reasonably competent user. All in one day really, not sure how long it took but maybe four or so hours. However, I take a lot of notes and experimented with Musescore as Jason described things. Anyway, I learned an awful lot that I can put into practice right away. I use MuseScore for fairly simple songwriting so there is a lot in MuseScore that I wouldn't use. However, Jason covers not everything, that would take days and days, but all of the essential procedures you will need. Also, the program is fairly user-friendly. Once you learn one thing all related things are done the same way.

Good pacing. The frequent blurring of the MuseScore image is distracting. I had my own MuseScore program open on one monitor and the Udemy course open on another monitor. Would be nice to have some exercises sprinkled in that I can (optionally) do on my own to reinforce something about the operation of MuseScore. Immediate practice reinforces memory! Was able to get through the entire course in one day and tomorrow I'll practice making a score! Might add a short segment on how to get help in MuseScore. Thanks for a great course.

Didn't back-check earlier...but in lesson 20, when demonstrating entering notation for a C scale, do you realize that everything was a half step higher than Concert pitch? Bad boy!!!, minus one star!... :-())) (Kidding...about the star, anyway!) But seriously, so far, VERY good course! SOME (just a few) of the explanations were unclear...e.g., when changing something back to what it was previously, or preventing something from completing the anticipated change, the reversion process was obscure... Also, the auto-focus on the video recording device seemed to be adjusting quite a bit... I don't recall if that happened on the first 1/3 or so of lessons (which i started several months back); but I did notice it in the 20 or so lessons I've recently watched...and it eventually got to be not only quite distracting, but tough to read at times, as well - at least, on a laptop.

Wanted to learn MuseScore to be able to write down the songs I'm learning in my music lessons and songs that I figure out or author on my own. This class enabled me to use the program right away (I'm working on a couple of scores right now) something I wouldn't have been able to do as quickly by just reading the manual and fiddling with the program on my own. Jason's instruction is clear and easy to understand and he gets you going with the fundamentals of the program without any fluff.

I took a bunch of music theory classes by Jason and MuseScore was definitely not new to me - nevertheless I got new and useful information for working effectively. For all those new (sort of) to Music Notation software this course is highly recommended - it focuses on things step by step, easy to understand and - btw - with fun. But even those that know MuseScore already might find interesting new stuff - just give it a try ;-)

I have use Finale Notepad in the past, but MuseScore is by far an easier program to use, as well as more powerful in my opinion. This class was GREAT initial introduction to this powerful tool. I certainly beat the pants of of the "Columbus" system of trial and error - (find a key and land on it). All in all, I found the class to be an excellent investment for the newbie to MuseScore, and am grateful for having taken said class. Thank You, Jason Allen - it was an excellent experience!

I put that more detail would improve the course but it could just be that there isn't that much to know about Musescore (I'm not really sure about that but I wanted to be fair). I've learned much more from Jason Allen in other classes but maybe I've already learned enough about Musescore to feel pretty comfortable with it.