Music Industry Expert Witnesses

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Music Industry expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including copyright, royalties, contracts, licensing, and artist management. Some of the most common specialties include music publishing, recording agreements, royalty audits, digital streaming, and performance rights. They can opine on the effects of contract breaches, unpaid royalties, infringement, licensing disputes, and industry-standard practices.

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  1. Music Industry & Concert Promotion Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $500/hr

    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

  2. Forensic Musicology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $350/hr
    Court Fee
    $350/hr

    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

What Can a Music Industry Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Music Industry Expert Witnesses

What is a music industry expert witness?

A music industry expert witness is a seasoned music business professional who explains industry standards and practices in legal cases. They assist by reviewing contracts and royalty records, analyzing disputes, and testifying to clarify complex music industry issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a music industry expert witness?

A music industry expert witness supports copyright infringement, royalty disputes, contract litigation, licensing conflicts, valuation, and artist–label disagreement cases.

How can a music industry expert witness assist in royalty and licensing disputes?

A music industry expert witness can analyze contracts, royalty statements, and licensing practices to clarify industry standards and quantify damages in royalty and licensing disputes.

What qualifications should counsel evaluate in a music industry expert witness?

Counsel should evaluate a music industry expert witness’s industry experience, specialized knowledge, prior testimony, credentials, and ability to explain complex issues clearly.

How does a music industry expert witness analyze alleged copyright infringement damages?

A music industry expert witness analyzes alleged copyright infringement damages by assessing lost profits, licensing fees, market impact, and comparable music industry valuations.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting music industry expert witnesses?

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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