ETHAN LUSTIG, Ph.D.
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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/cases worked:
  • Johnson and Johnson, LLP Law Firm (Beverly Hills, CA)
    • I produced a detailed musicological report concerning a global Billboard hit. The case has been filed as a federal lawsuit.
  • Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC Law Firm (Birmingham, AL)
    • My in-depth expert opinion on music used in a Fortune Top 5 corporation's TV commercial.
  • Billionaire Burke (NYC)
    • Assessment of alleged infringement in rap music.

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 music industry as a producer, engineer, and songwriter.

​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 preemptive 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.
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  • Music services
  • Audio services
  • Forensic Musicology
  • Portfolio, Resume, CV
  • Contact
  • Lessons
  • Music Theory For Producers
  • Music Theory Placement Exams