Classical musicians struggle to interpret ambiguous historical performance markings without expert guidance

Musicians and music students encounter unclear or conflicting dynamic markings in classical scores (like Weber's Freischütz) where historical notation conventions differ from modern standards, leaving them uncertain about the composer's intended interpretation. Current solutions—consulting dusty musicology books or hoping a teacher knows—are time-consuming and often unavailable when practicing alone. Musicians waste hours second-guessing themselves or make arbitrary choices that may contradict historical performance practice.