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Introduction
Today we’re going to look at some of the options for free and low-cost notation software which can be used by you – the teacher – or by your students. We’ll discuss some of the things you need to consider when choosing notation software and then look at 6 different options which work on a variety of devices.
Links and resources
- Canva for Education (free for teachers) – background remover feature
- MuseScore Studio
- Noteflight Learn (best if you’ll use it with students)
- Noteflight free “consumer” version (only for older students/adults)
- Flat For Education (best if you’ll use it with students)
- Flat free “consumer” version (only for older students/adults)
- Music Snippet add-on (for Docs/Sheets)
- Notion Mobile
- Dorico SE and Dorico for iPad
- Sibelius First
- The Great Creators podcast with Guy Raz – website and YouTube channel
- Ultimate Free Music Tech Resources Guide
- Join the Midnight Music email list here
Looking for More Resources for Music Teachers?
Hello! I’m Katie Argyle – an Australian music technology trainer and consultant with a passion for helping music teachers through my business Midnight Music.
I’m a qualified teacher but no, I don’t currently teach in a school. I help teachers through my online professional development space – the Midnight Music Community– where there are tutorial videos, courses, links and downloadable resources.

I like to focus on easy ways to incorporate technology into what you are already doing in your music curriculum through a range of creative projects. I also run live workshops and have presented at countless conferences and other music education events.
If you want simple, effective ideas for using technology in music education, I would LOVE to help you inside the Midnight Music Community.





