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Music Supervision
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Clearance Services
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Consulting / Career Guidance
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Publishing Administration
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Sync Library
Our team brings decades of experience & proven success
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A Matter of Us
Thru weekly listening sessions, podcasts, personal consultation and workshops, we provide a unique opportunity for artists and other industry professionals to gather the tools and education needed to master the business of music.
Dawn Wisner-Johnson
Dawn's journey in music began at Azusa Pacific University as a music major. She became a full-time touring/recording artist with the band, Crumbacher, in the mid 80s, releasing 4 studio albums. Her next band, Almost Ugly, played live music venues and bars in LA (Roxy, Coconut Teaser, Troubadour) alongside other bands looking for their big break. They garnered song placements in television, giving Dawn her first experience in the sync world.
By the 2000’s Dawn was working at ABC television. She helped spearhead the expansion of their in-house instrumental music library to include songs, utilizing her deep network within the LA and Nashville music scenes. The library quickly added top songwriters and received several Emmy nominations. Dawn eventually began music supervising for editors of shows, helping them utilize the catalogue to its fullest.
She currently works as a Publishing Administrator for one of the top songwriters in the world and enjoys guest speaking and moderating at music conferences. . Dawn brings artistry, creativity, and experience to the table and has a love of networking.
Together
Helping Artists Master the Business of Music
Dawn and Beth balance dreams with pragmatism, inspiration with practicality.
Above all, they are advocates for musicians, tirelessly supporting the rights of artists to
self-determine how they earn a living with their art.
The team at
A Matter of Music
has been music supervising for films. They've secured sync licenses for many of their clients in their projects.
Beth Wisner-Jahnsen
Beth wandered into the music industry when she began touring with her brother and sister’s band as a roadie and monitor mixer, eventually filling in on vocals when Dawn had her first child.
Her path led her to the Dick Grove School of Music where she studied the business side of the industry as well as Recording Engineering, which led her to the life of a studio rat. She also loves to read contracts and anything having to do with copyright law, enjoying a good Congressional hearing on CSPAN way more than anyone should.
Beth's work throughout her career has included executive producing records, video production, band management, publishing administration, contract negotiation, consulting. She brings a rational approach to a creative industry, always asking the tough questions.
Miles Jahnsen
Miles has been with us from the very beginning. He had previously worked with Dawn on the non-profit Dreamlink, editing their online videos and promotions. He also worked as editor at The Sync Report for their clubhouse shows.
Miles helped brainstorm what A Matter Of Music would be, from naming it, to helping decide how we would structure the podcasts and other offerings to the music community.
He helps with the website, graphics, research, and is the editor/producer for our podcasts. Miles is also a music coordinator for the Music Supervision side of our business, helping with playlists, cue sheets, assisting wherever needed.
Ryan Farley
Ryan Farley's company Hubris Entertainment assists Canadian artists in securing grant funding. They offer educational products for music publishing, applying for grants and working with corporate entities. Ryan offers a built-to-suit consulting service which combines modern practices in marketing, tech, publishing, grants, and more to both musicians and music related businesses. A Matter Of Music is pleased to have Ryan join us in partnering with Dawn for our Sync Agency, assisting in our popular weekly Lunch & Listen zoom events, and music coordinator in our Music Supervision division.