AI labs building music and audio models need people with a trained ear: musicians, producers, composers, audio engineers, musicologists. The work involves judging AI-generated music and annotating audio, answering questions a general reviewer cannot. Roles are remote and usually paid hourly, which makes them a workable side hustle around gigs, sessions or teaching. Several current openings are language-specific, reviewing music content in your native language.
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27 live Music & Audio Experts roles · updated daily
Music Audio Expert - Arabic
$12.0-$44.25 per hourly. Mercor seeks experienced musicians to evaluate generative AI music models in partnership with an AI laboratory. You will assess model outputs including lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality across musical categories. The role requires native or near-native proficiency in both Arabic and English, formal music education encompassing performance and theory, and at least three years' professional experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer. Part-time commitment, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Dutch
$33.6–$60.48 / hourly. Mercor seeks experienced musicians fluent in Dutch and English to evaluate generative music AI models for a leading AI lab. You will assess AI-generated lyrics, voice synthesis, and training data quality across musical categories. Ideal candidates hold a music degree with performance and theory background, plus three years' experience as a producer, engineer, or mixer, with demonstrated Dutch-language songwriting ability. Part-time, immediate start, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - English (India)
$9.63–$17.0 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians in India to evaluate generative music AI models. You'll assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality across musical categories. Requires a music degree covering performance and theory, three years' professional experience in production or audio engineering, and native English proficiency alongside fluency in the domain language. Part-time, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - English (UK/Australia)
$30.0-$54.0 per hourly. Mercor seeks experienced musicians based in the UK or Australia to evaluate generative music AI outputs. You'll assess model-generated lyrics, voice synthesis, and training data quality, requiring three years' production, engineering, or mixing experience and a music degree encompassing performance, theory, and songwriting. Native-level English proficiency and the ability to write music in English are essential. Part-time contract, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - English (US)
$30.0–$54.0 per hourly. Mercor seeks experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models for a leading laboratory. The role requires assessing model outputs including lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality. You'll need a music degree covering performance and theory, three years' professional experience as producer, engineer or mixer, and native English proficiency. Part-time commitment of 10+ hours weekly, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - French
$30.0–$60.48 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models for a leading lab. You'll assess model outputs including lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality across music categories. The role requires native or near-native French and English proficiency, plus three years' experience in music production, audio engineering, or sound mixing. A college degree in music covering performance, theory, and lyrics is essential. Part-time, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - German
$32.48–$58.46 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians with German and English fluency to evaluate generative music AI outputs. You will assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality across musical categories. The role suits producers, audio engineers, and sound mixers with three or more years' experience and formal training in music theory, performance, and composition. Part-time commitment of 10+ hours weekly, immediate start, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Greek
$12.0–$21.6 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians fluent in Greek and English to evaluate generative music AI outputs. You'll assess lyrical content, voice generation, and training data quality across musical categories. The role requires at least three years' experience as a producer, engineer, or mixer, plus a music degree covering performance, theory, and composition. Part-time commitment of 10+ hours weekly for up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Hindi
$9.63–$17.33 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians fluent in Hindi and English to evaluate generative music AI models. You'll assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality across musical categories. Requires minimum three years as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer, plus a bachelor's degree in music covering performance, theory, and composition. Part-time work, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Indonesian
$11.42–$20.55 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians fluent in Indonesian and English to evaluate generative music AI outputs. You will assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality across musical categories. The role suits music producers, audio engineers, and sound mixers with at least three years' experience, a music degree covering performance and theory, and native or near-native Indonesian proficiency. Part-time commitment of 10+ hours weekly for up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Italian
$19.9–$58.46 hourly. Mercor seeks experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI outputs, assessing lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality. You'll need Italian and English fluency, at least three years' production or engineering experience, and a music degree covering performance, theory, and composition. Part-time, 10+ hours weekly, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Japanese
$34.72–$62.49 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians fluent in Japanese and English to evaluate generative music AI outputs for a leading lab. You will assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality across musical categories. Requires three years' experience in production, engineering, or mixing; a music degree; and demonstrated proficiency in music theory, performance, and lyrical composition in Japanese.
Music Audio Expert - Korean
$34.72–$62.49 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI outputs in Korean and English. You will assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality. Requires a music degree with performance and theory components, 3+ years as a producer, engineer, or mixer, fluent Korean and English, and the ability to write lyrics in Korean. Part-time commitment of 10+ hours weekly, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Malayalam
$10.8–$19.44 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians fluent in Malayalam and English to evaluate generative music AI models for a leading lab. You'll assess AI-generated lyrics, voice synthesis, and training data quality across musical categories. Ideal candidates have 3+ years as music producers, audio engineers, or sound mixers, with college music qualifications and proven lyrical composition in Malayalam. Part-time commitment up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Mandarin Chinese
$30.0-$54.0 / hourly. Mercor seeks experienced musicians fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English to evaluate generative music AI outputs. You'll assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality across musical categories. The role suits music producers, audio engineers, or sound mixers with at least three years' experience, formal training in music theory and performance, and demonstrated lyric-writing ability in Mandarin. Part-time, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Portuguese
$13.01–$35.82 hourly. Mercor seeks experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI outputs in Portuguese and English. You'll assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality. Requires minimum three years as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer, plus a music degree covering performance, theory, and composition. Native or near-native fluency in both Portuguese and English essential. Part-time, up to six months, 10+ hours weekly.
Music Audio Expert - Punjabi
$10.8–$19.44 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians fluent in Punjabi and English to evaluate generative music AI outputs. The role involves assessing model-generated lyrics, voice synthesis, and training data quality. Suitable for music producers, audio engineers, or sound mixers with at least three years' experience, musical training, and proven ability to compose in Punjabi. Part-time commitment of 10+ hours weekly for up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Russian
$34.72–$62.49 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI outputs in Russian and English. You'll assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality, requiring at least three years as a music producer, audio engineer, or mixer. A college degree in music covering performance, theory, and composition is essential, alongside native or near-native Russian and English proficiency. Part-time work, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Spanish (ES)
$30.0-$54.0 / hourly. Mercor seeks experienced musicians fluent in Spanish and English to evaluate generative music AI outputs. You'll assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality across musical categories. Requires three years' experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer, plus a college degree in music covering performance, theory, and composition. Part-time role, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Spanish (MX)
$13.01–$54.0 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians to evaluate generative AI music models for a leading AI laboratory. You will assess outputs including lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality, working bilingually in Spanish (Mexican) and English. The role suits music producers, audio engineers, or sound mixers with at least three years' experience, formal music qualification, and strong lyrical composition skills. Part-time position, immediate start, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Swedish
$30.0-$54.0 / hourly. Mercor seeks experienced musicians fluent in Swedish and English to evaluate generative music AI outputs. You'll assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality across musical categories. The role requires a music degree covering performance and theory, plus at least three years' experience as a producer, engineer, or mixer. Part-time commitment of 10+ hours weekly for up to six months, starting immediately.
Music Audio Expert - Tamil
$10.8–$19.44 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced Tamil-English bilingual musicians to evaluate generative AI music models for a leading AI laboratory. You will assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality across musical categories. Requires three years' professional experience as a producer, engineer, or mixer; college-level music qualification; and native or near-native fluency in both Tamil and English. Part-time, up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Telugu
$10.8–$19.44 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians fluent in Telugu and English to evaluate generative music AI outputs. You'll assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality across musical categories. The role requires a music degree covering performance and theory, at least three years' experience in production or audio engineering, and demonstrated proficiency writing music in Telugu. Part-time commitment of 10+ hours weekly, available immediately for up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Thai
$13.01–$23.43 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians fluent in Thai and English to evaluate generative music AI outputs. You'll assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality whilst leveraging your background in music production, audio engineering, or sound mixing. The role requires a music degree, 3+ years professional experience, and native or near-native Thai proficiency. Part-time commitment, up to 6 months.
Music Audio Expert - Turkish
$12.0-$21.6 / hourly. Mercor seeks experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models. The role involves assessing model outputs, scoring training data quality, and evaluating lyrics and voice generation. You'll need native or near-native Turkish and English, at least three years' experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer, and a college degree in music covering performance, theory, and lyrics. Part-time commitment of 10+ hours weekly for up to six months.
Music Audio Expert - Vietnamese
$13.01–$23.43 per hour. Mercor seeks experienced musicians fluent in Vietnamese and English to evaluate generative music AI outputs. You will assess lyrics, voice generation, and training data quality across musical categories. This role suits music producers, audio engineers, or sound mixers with at least three years' experience, a college degree in music covering performance and theory, and demonstrated lyric-writing ability in Vietnamese. Part-time commitment of ten or more hours weekly, up to six months.
Hindi Audio Engineer Expert
$20-$30 / hr. This remote, part-time contractual role on micro1 suits audio engineers with native or near-native Hindi fluency and professional audio production experience. You'll edit, mix, and master Hindi-language content, collaborate with translators and voice artists, manage audio workflows, and ensure linguistic and technical quality. Background in voice-over, dubbing, or localization preferred.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need formal music qualifications?
It varies. Some roles want documented professional experience in performing, producing or engineering; others accept strong practical knowledge. Each listing states its own bar.
Is this voice-over or performance work?
No. Voice and narration roles are listed separately under voice acting. These roles pay for your judgement about music and audio, not your performance of it.
What kit do I need to work from home?
Usually a browser and decent headphones. Where a role wants DAW proficiency (Pro Tools, Ableton and similar), the listing says so.