Music Expert Witnesses in Massachusetts

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Music expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including music copyright infringement, music licensing, music production, music theory, and music education. Some of the most common specialties among music expert witnesses also include sound engineering, songwriting, music publishing, concert promotion, and artist management. They have provided opinions on the effects of intellectual property rights, the fair use doctrine, royalty disputes, plagiarism allegations, and contract breaches in the music industry.

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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

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FAQs for Music Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a music expert witness in legal proceedings?

A music expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on music-related matters, such as copyright infringement, royalty disputes, or authenticity of musical works.

In what types of cases can a music expert witness be beneficial?

Music expert witnesses are often involved in intellectual property disputes, contract disagreements, defamation cases involving musicians, and even personal injury claims at concerts.

What subspecialties exist within the field of music expertise?

Subspecialties can include areas like musicology, ethnomusicology, sound engineering, music copyright law, and performance standards in various genres.

How can a music expert witness help in a copyright infringement case?

They can analyze similarities between songs, understand historical context, evaluate originality and potentially identify instances of unauthorized usage or plagiarism.

Why might I need an expert witness with a background in sound engineering for my case?

A sound engineer can provide crucial insights in cases involving audio quality disputes, equipment malfunction claims, or issues related to concert safety and noise levels.

How does Expert Institute select its Music 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.

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