In the wake of copyright cases like "Blurred Lines", these are highly cautious and litigious times in which the professional services of a Forensic Musicologist are essential to avoid lawsuits that can cost agencies, musicians, and companies millions of dollars.
Clients (references available on request):
I offer a unique set of assets:
My forensic musicology services include:
Clients (references available on request):
- Neville L. Johnson - Johnson and Johnson, LLP Law Firm (Beverly Hills)
I offer a unique set of assets:
- My educational background in Music Theory (BA, MA, and PhD) gives me a systematic way to compare melodies, rhythms, and chords (I have published on the subject in academic journals: see here and here)
- I have over a decade of experience teaching & communicating music theory concepts to students of all ages, including many who lack formal training and can't read music
- I'm professionally involved in the Hollywood music industry as a producer, writer, and engineer in recording studios, as well as in artist management
My forensic musicology services include:
- An expert opinion letter using in-depth technical analysis to confirm or refute whether two pieces of music are substantially similar (potential for copyright infringement). This is pre-emptive coverage that will save you a lot of money in the long run, avoiding going to trial and being hit with lawsuits.
- Systematically comparing temp tracks or scores in film, TV, and advertising to the new version.
- Serving as an expert witness in legal cases.
