Music Dataset Label Verification, Research Assistant

Posted 2 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of music and musical terminology to help review and verify labeling of music datasets for a research project. This is a short-term, part-time contract (approximately 2 weeks, ~6 hours/day). Responsibilities - Review and validate existing music dataset labels - Ensure accuracy of musical descriptions (instrumentation, genre, timbre, production elements, etc.) - Correct or refine labels where needed - Maintain consistency across datasets Requirements - Strong understanding of music theory and terminology - Ability to describe music using accurate musical language (e.g., instrumentation, genre, texture, production techniques) - Fluent in English (reading and writing) - Attention to detail and consistency in annotation - Experience with music production, musicology, audio research, or related fields preferred - Background in music production, composition, sound design, or music research

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

    -

    $18.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Music Composition
Music
Nice-to-have skills
Music Production
Music Arrangement
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
  • Interviewing:
    11
  • Invites sent:
    5
  • Unanswered invites:
    4
About the client
Member since May 5, 2026
  • USA
    Valley Village8:54 AM
  • $4.1K total spent
    5 hires, 0 active
  • 243 hours
  • Education
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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