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Music Industry & Concert Promotion Expert Witness
This expert has 40 years of experience in the music industry. He earned his BM from Illinois State University, his MM from Ithaca College and his PhD in higher education administration from Arizona State University. He is a member of the Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the International Ticketing Association. He previously served as a summer festival manager for the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, as the director of the fine art series at James Madison University, and as the associate dean in the department of humanities at California State University, San Bernardino. He is currently a professor in the department of recording industry at a university in Tennessee.
Professor Emeritus, A University in TN
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Arizona State University
Nashville,
Tennessee
Forensic Musicology Expert Witness
This highly qualified forensic musicologist has over 25 years of experience in his field. He earned his BA in music at Northumbria and his PhD in music at University of Surrey. He is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is highly published in his field, having over 30 books and 300 articles to his name. His primary area of research expertise is the psychology of songwriting and similarity thresholds in popular songs. Currently this expert is the vice president of academic affairs at a music college in Massachusetts where he also serves as a professor.
Vice President, A music college in MA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Surrey
Boston,
Massachusetts
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What Can a Music Industry Expert Witness Opine On?
Songwriting
Creating lyrics and melodies for tracks.
Music Production
Recording and arranging music tracks.
Mixing
Balancing and enhancing audio elements.
Mastering
Finalizing audio for distribution.
Artist Development
Guiding artists in their careers.
Promotional Campaigns
Marketing music to reach audiences.
FAQs for Music Industry Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a music industry expert witness in legal proceedings?
A music industry expert witness provides specialized knowledge on various aspects of the music business, including copyright infringement, royalty disputes, contract issues, and more.
What types of cases can a music industry expert witness assist with?
They can assist with cases involving intellectual property rights, artist contracts, music production, licensing agreements, and other related disputes within the music industry.
Can a music industry expert witness help in cases involving digital streaming platforms?
Yes. These experts have deep understanding of digital distribution and streaming platforms, their revenue models, and how royalties are calculated and distributed.
Are there subspecialties within the music industry expertise?
Yes. Subspecialties may include areas like live event management, record label operations, talent scouting, music publishing, and sound engineering among others.
How can a music industry expert witness contribute to a case involving song plagiarism?
They can provide analysis on similarities between songs, understand common practices in songwriting and composition, and offer insight into whether any copyright infringement has occurred.
How does Expert Institute select its Music Industry expert witnesses?
Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.