About Us

Built by Musicians, for Musicians

MandoScribe is the modern songwriting companion designed specifically for mandolin players and acoustic music enthusiasts.

Our Story

MandoScribe represents the convergence of a lifelong passion for music and a professional career in advanced technology. Founded by Alexander Laurence, a British expatriate based in Japan, MandoScribe is a dedicated Mandolin-only sheet music transcription app established to bring professional-grade tools to the Mandolin community.

With a background in multinational engineering and system development, I understand the importance of precision, reliability, and user-centric design. Balancing life in Japan with my family, I found my grounding in music, a constant in my life since the age of ten. It was through collaborating with a mandolinist that I identified a significant gap in the market: a thriving, passionate community of musicians who lacked dedicated tools tailored to their specific needs.

MandoScribe was created to bridge that gap. Whether you are a student picking up a pick for the first time or a seasoned professional, this platform is designed for you. It is the result of applying enterprise-level technical standards to a deep genuine love for music, ensuring that the mandolin community finally has the software it deserves.

Alex playing Sanshin in Okinawa

Playing a Sanshin by the shores of Okinawa, a traditional three-stringed instrument my wife and I built together in 2024.

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