Hello LilyPond Users, My name is Jungmin Lee. I am a blind musician from South Korea, born in 2002. I have been studying composition since 2021.
In Korea there are very few places that teach DAW or notation software to blind users. As a result, I have mainly worked at the idea/recording sketch level in Logic Pro and often rely on sighted assistants to make final scores. I want to become more independent and learn to produce and edit scores on my own. I was introduced to Hwaen Chu-Qi, a blind composer who uses LilyPond + Emacs + Emacspeak. I attended a few masterclass sessions with them, and their workflow inspired me to learn LilyPond. However, my English is limited, which makes direct communication difficult. I have a few requests/questions: 1. Are there any LilyPond users here who can help or provide interpretation in Korean? — While I plan to study English long-term, Korean assistance would greatly lower the initial entry barrier for a beginner. 2. Could anyone share practical accessibility tips for VoiceOver and macOS (installation, permission issues, Emacs setup, Emacspeak usage, etc.)? — My current setup: Mac (macOS 26.1) with VoiceOver. I have tried installing the default Emacs and enabling LilyPond mode, but the process is complex and macOS security/permission settings often block execution. 3. I would appreciate experiences or recommended workflows regarding Frescobaldi, Emacs, and Emacspeak—especially what works best for blind users. — I understand Frescobaldi is GUI-based and may be less accessible, and that Emacs + Emacspeak may be preferable. I’d love to hear real user experiences. 4. If anyone knows Korean manuals, video tutorials, or step-by-step installation guides for macOS (including how to handle permission/security issues), please share links or files. My goal here is to learn LilyPond so I can produce and edit scores independently without relying on sighted helpers. I’m grateful for any help, links, or advice—big or small. Thank you for your time and support. Best regards, Jungmin Lee VoiceOver user on macOS Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
