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MakeMusic Company Culture
MakeMusic Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
MakeMusic's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Meetings
B+Team
B+Manager
BWork Culture
BEnvironment
C+MakeMusic CEO
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Andy Stephens
63 /100
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Diversity at MakeMusic
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MakeMusic employees are 0% more likely to recommend MakeMusic as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 34% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at MakeMusic
Working at MakeMusic is rated below average by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. MakeMusic employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that Retention and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting MakeMusic’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Denver. See below in detail how working at MakeMusic was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at MakeMusic
C-
Overall Company Culture at MakeMusic is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
30%
MakeMusic ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 12 MakeMusic employee reviews, 55% were positive. The remaining 45% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping MakeMusic improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 55% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 45% |
Positive Reviews From MakeMusic Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?It's great to work in a market space that serves people's passions, and the team members & individual contributors are very frequently passionate about the same interests.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Music in common with everyone.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Onsite music studio. Great colleagues who are as passionate about music and music education as I am.
Constructive Feedback From MakeMusic Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Not sure that the upper (Peaksware) leadership team understands that they need to focus a little harder on doing things to retain employees. Compensation, employee development and career paths are not things that exist here, particularly for engineering.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Decisions on where to focus effort don't seem to be tied to any market insights or data. Upper management does not seem to be held responsible for making (ultimately incorrect) guesses on where to focus effort. Individual contributors and groups are routinely asked to make superhuman efforts to fix.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?MakeMusic and its parent company engage in a clear practice of treating individual contributors in a disposable manner, despite having trouble filling those roles (roles are often open for 6-8 months or more)
MakeMusic Company Information
MakeMusic Company Overview
Our mission is to develop innovative solutions that transform how music is composed, taught, learned and performed.
MakeMusic was founded in 1990 and its current CEO is Andy Stephens. Since its inception 36 years ago, MakeMusic has grown to 68 employees.
MakeMusic Mission, Vision & Values
MakeMusic Mission Statement
More than a software company, MakeMusic is full of people and personalities who share a passion for music. Music is what we do. You will recognize us as Finale, SmartMusic, Garritan, and MusicXML.
MakeMusic Vision Statement
For more than 25 years, Finale has been the industry standard in music notation software. SmartMusic SaaS platform transforms the way students practice and teachers educate. Garritan is a world-leading provider of quality virtual software instruments for music creators. MusicXML is the open format for distributing and sharing digital sheet music.
MakeMusic Values
- Happy Customers
- Brilliant Teams
- Smart Choices
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at MakeMusic
MakeMusic partners with the Adopt-A-County-Road program and organizes two yearly clean-ups.
MakeMusic also partners with the Emergency Family Assistance program as well as the Longmont Humane Society and the Boulder Community Food Share to raise funds, toys and supplies throughout the year.
| Headquarter | 285 Century Pl Louisville, CO 80027 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.makemusic.com |
| Founding Date | 1990 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.makemusic.com/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
MakeMusic Competitors
MakeMusic competitors include Hal Leonard Corp.. MakeMusic ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how MakeMusic compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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MakeMusic Employees
MakeMusic has 68 employees. 4 employees at MakeMusic have reviewed MakeMusic across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 4 MakeMusic employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at MakeMusic are not very pleased with their total compensation at MakeMusic, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at MakeMusic are extremely happy with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at MakeMusic are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at MakeMusic believe the environment at MakeMusic is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at MakeMusic is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at MakeMusic work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at MakeMusic are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining MakeMusic - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining MakeMusic is that the company was unprepared on their first day. MakeMusic employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
MakeMusic KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of MakeMusic's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 MakeMusic employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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MakeMusic CEO & Leadership
MakeMusic CEO - Andy Stephens
63 /100
MakeMusic’s CEO Andy Stephens started in this role in 2018. Andy’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Andy in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Denver. Andy Stephens’s employees rank MakeMusic in the Top 20% for Meetings, in the Top 20% for Team, and in the Top 35% for Manager.
MakeMusic Leadership
The MakeMusic Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Andy Stephens, CTO Mark Dunn, and Vice President of Marketing Sonia Bertek
Andy Stephens CEO / President
Andy Stephens serves as the CEO / President of MakeMusic.
Sonia Bertek Vice President of Marketing
Sonia Bertek serves as the Vice President of Marketing of MakeMusic. Sonia currently resides in the Greater Denver Area.
Michael Good Vice President of MusicXML Technologies
Michael Good serves as the Vice President of MusicXML Technologies of MakeMusic. Michael currently resides in the San... read more
Heath Mathews Vice President, Repertoire and Licensing
Heath Mathews serves as the Vice President, Repertoire and Licensing of MakeMusic. Heath currently resides in the... read more
MakeMusic Salaries
How much does MakeMusic pay?
How much do people at MakeMusic get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at MakeMusic is $74,036, or $35 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $92,459, or $44 per hour.
At MakeMusic, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $157,517 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,380 annually. Average MakeMusic salaries by department include: Operations at $73,722, Product at $114,363, Engineering at $101,692, and Customer Support at $48,523. Half of MakeMusic salaries are above $92,459.
3 employees at MakeMusic rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings) while 3 employees at MakeMusic rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $76k | $76k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $86k | $86k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $159k | $159k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $226k | $226k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $334k | $334k | 100th Percentile |
$74,036*
Average Compensation
$92,459*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
MakeMusic Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at MakeMusic
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at MakeMusic across various culture dimensions.
MakeMusic has a dedicated cross brand team that is focused on diversity and inclusivity initiatives.
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MakeMusic Perks & Benefits
On-site music recording studio.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
MakeMusic PTO
MakeMusic's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is MakeMusic's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. MakeMusic's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding MakeMusic
What is MakeMusic address?
MakeMusic location is at 285 Century Pl
Who is the CEO of MakeMusic?
MakeMusic CEO is Andy Stephens, their score by employees is 63
What is the salary for IT Manager in MakeMusic?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 76k
What are the salaries in the Finance in MakeMusic?
The average salaries for Finance in MakeMusic is 67k
How many employees work in MakeMusic?
MakeMusic has 68 employees
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