Sibelius 8 Academic for Students and Teachers

The Sibelius 8 Academic software is an excellent and user-friendly program for music composition, which is highly recommended. The reviewers rave about the intuitive nature of the software and its tutorials, and mention that it is more user-friendly than the Finale program. However, the packaging is lacking with the purchase Consisting of only a download card. Buyers will require verification of their academic eligibility, which is a straightforward process and easy to complete. The download process, on the other hand, is said to be very time-Consuming. One reviewer reported that it took approximately 30 hours to download Sibelius to their computer due to the recordings taking very long to download – approximately 24 hours. A few tips are suggested by the reviewers to ease the download process. One is to ensure that your computer is set to NEVER go into sleep mode while downloading because it will pause the download until the computer resumes. Another suggestion is to hang around until the download is complete due to the long-waiting periods. Getting in touch with the customer service team for assistance is another helpful tip. While this step can be time-Consuming, especially for new customers, it is efficiently resolved.