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Why You Have NOT Heard From The Music Company YET! [with Prize Giveaways] Jul 12, 2022

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If you’ve ever been frustrated by waiting (and waiting) to hear from a music company that your music was forwarded to by TAXI, you really don’t want to miss this week’s TAXI TV! If you’ve ever signed a deal with a production music library, and then heard nothing but crickets, you definitely don’t want to miss this week’s episode of TAXI TV! If you’ve ever been pissed off when you see a TAXI listing that says, “Please don’t submit your music unless you’re an experienced composer who ‘knows the drill,’” you really, really don’t want to miss this episode! Please join me for a frank discussion about these hot-button issues facing TAXI’s members and musicians as a whole. I think you’ll find the answers enlightening, and we should have plenty of time at the end of the show for a Q&A about these important topics. Prize Giveaways During This Episode! We’ve got some extra copies of these awesome books, and I’d love to give them away during this episode. For more info on each of these reads, click on the links below! Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV by Robin Frederick: https://amzn.to/3AyEL1j Hey! That's My Song! by Tracey Marino and Vance Marino: https://amzn.to/3nRZw0l Demystifying the Cue by Dean Krippaehne: https://amzn.to/3RnmVnE Writing Production Music for TV by Steve Barden: https://amzn.to/3yUgIZv *As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases from the above links.*

Why Did This Member QUIT TAXI .m4a [62722] Jun 28, 2022

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Some companies only let you see the good news. TAXI has always been more transparent than that, so we're going to feature a past member's story about why he didn't renew his membership. Ouch!!! Honestly, I take it very personally when somebody doesn't renew their membership. How did we fail them? What could we have done better? Why did this person quit TAXI???? - Was it frustration due to no forwards? - Was it because he was forwarded, but he never heard back from the company we sent the music to? - Was it because he didn't earn back what his membership cost? - Did he think that TAXI's A&R team just didn't get how great his music is? - Did he think the feedback he got was off-base? - Do you have some of the same issues? Join me as I dig deep to find out WHY this member decided to leave TAXI, and a bunch of other great tips on making a career out of doing TV music. I think this just might be one of our most powerful episodes of TAXI TV we've ever done. Set an alarm so you don't miss the live show. The truth will be told!

Got Questions You'd Like To Ask This Music Attorney [ft. Erin Jacobson][062022] Jun 21, 2022

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Erin Jacobson is hands-down the most popular Music Attorney who has ever graced the stage at our convention – the TAXI Road Rally! Why? Because it’s obvious to the songwriters, artists, and composers in our audience, that she actually gives a damn about them! We’ll be covering some of today’s most frequently asked music business questions, and then open the floor to questions from the viewing audience during the live show. Questions Submitted Before the Show Will Be Answered First! Here’s how to get them to us, so we can ask Erin your questions during the live broadcast: Email your questions to taxitv@taxi.com no later than Friday, June 17th at NOON, Pacific Time! MORE ABOUT ERIN JACOBSON =============================== Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. is an internationally recognized attorney who protects independent, established, and legacy songwriters and artists, independent music publishers, distinguished legacy catalogues, heirs and estates, Grammy and Emmy Award winners, and other music professionals at her law practice based in Beverly Hills, CA. Ms. Jacobson has been named as one of the “Top Music Lawyers” by Billboard, and has been featured in publications including Billboard and Forbes, and on networks including ABC and the BBC. In addition, Ms. Jacobson is the author of Don’t Get Screwed! How to Protect Yourself as an Independent Musician, and the founder and owner of Indie Artist Resource, a company that empowers independent musicians to take charge of their careers with contract templates and educational materials. LEARN More about Erin: http://themusicindustrylawyer.com DIVE into Indie Artist Resource: http://indieartistresource.com *****Opinions expressed during this episode or in any edited segments of this episode of TAXI TV do not constitute legal advice.*****

Get Pro Music Industry Feedback On Your Song! [ft. Andrea Stolpe] [6132022](1) Jun 14, 2022

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Andrea Stolpe is a Los Angeles-based songwriter, author, performing artist, and educator. She has worked as a staff writer for EMI, Almo-Irving, and Universal Music Publishing, with songs recorded by artists such as: Faith Hill, Julianne Hough, Daniel Lee Martin, Jimmy Wayne, and others. Andrea teaches Songwriting at the University of California’s Thornton School of Music, and is the author and instructor of Berklee College of Music’s online course Commercial Songwriting Techniques. For the past 10 years Andrea has taught melody, harmony, and lyric writing courses for Berklee Online.

Get Feedback On Your Instrumentals And Cues [MUSIC SYNC LICENSING TIPS][6622] Jun 07, 2022

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TAXI's Head Screener, Craig Pilo, gives expert feedback and suggestions for fixes on your Instrumentals and Cues. He's a world-class expert, and super supportive of indie musicians, especially TAXI's members! Craig was one of the very best and most experienced Film/TV music experts on our A&R team prior to becoming our Head Screener. His feedback is honest, straightforward, and always helpful!

How To Get THOUSANDS Of Sync Placements [Top Film & TV Composer Tips] May 24, 2022

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Tracey and Vance Marino have had their Instrumentals and Songs placed THOUSANDS of times in TV, Film, Commercials, and Video Games. How did this husband and wife team from San Diego do it? What did they do that you might not have done yet? How did they do it, how long did it take, and what mistakes did they make along the way? I asked them those questions and many, many more on this episode of TAXI TV. I also asked them how the heck they found the time to write their new book, Hey! That’s My Song!: A Guide to Getting Music Placements in Film, TV, and Media. I just got my copy, and to say that it's extremely comprehensive would be an understatement. Seriously, they have over 3,000 pieces of music in about 60 catalogs, so how did they find the time to write a book that seemingly covers every topic you want to know more about? Want to get your copy of the book in this episode? Click the link below! Hey! That’s My Song!: A Guide to Getting Music Placements in Film, TV, and Media - by Tracey Marino: https://amzn.to/3Nhxl5q (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases from the above link.)

Listen To Our A&R Team's Top 10 Music Picks For May![51622] May 17, 2022

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Our A&R team and staff have done it again! They've put together a playlist of some of their favorite songs and instrumentals they've heard over the last month, and you get to hear them on Monday's TAXI TV. I'll be back in Los Angeles, so this episode will go live at our normal time of 4 pm, Pacific time. Join me for this episode and you just might win a copy of Steve Barden's awesome book, Writing Production Music for TV: The Road to Success, or Robin Frederick's best-seller, Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting - 126 Proven Techniques for Writing Songs That Sell. The winners will be chosen at random from people who are in the chat room during the episode, so don't be late! Both of these books are career-changers. I hope you win one!! 0:00 - Intro 5:12 - "Nobody Cares" by Megan Winsor - https://bit.ly/3Pr0220 10:42 - "'S' Spy Thing" by Chris Moser - https://bit.ly/37SksQv 22:13 - "Heartbreaker" by Joliet4 - https://bit.ly/3PtQgMg 27:22 - "Bones" by Big Sur Bound - https://bit.ly/3wxTG8d 34:32 - "Black Widow" by Aimee Chapman - https://bit.ly/3wwZU8q 41:14 - "So High" by Lozen - https://bit.ly/3whKRjX 47:13 - "Sundress" by John Jones - https://bit.ly/3Lg3hpC 51:40 - "Neon Lights" by Jeffrey LaPlante - https://bit.ly/3ll516g 59:23 - "We Built a Home" by J Fram - https://bit.ly/3G7NBE5 1:04:11 - "Sweeter Than Mine" by Gregory Putnam - https://bit.ly/3wqcPsI 1:07:35 - Book Giveaways! Want to get copies of the books we gave away during this episode for yourself? Click the links below! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases from the below links.) "Writing Production Music for TV" by Steve Barden: https://amzn.to/3cOeKyr "Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting" by Robin Frederick: https://amzn.to/3iwNrfw

Trailers, TV Cues & Sound Design The Similarities And Differences Explained [5922] May 10, 2022

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Trailers, TV Cues & Sound Design: The Similarities and Differences Explained Randon Purcell doesn't need TAXI anymore! Here's why... "Hey Michael! I hope you and the family are all well! Everything here is madness, but going well enough. My job at [name withheld] is keeping me plenty busy, and I’m even doing some side scoring gigs on some movies with my boss, so that’s fun too. I just got signed on to do the score for a new animated show as well, later this year, so 2022 should be busy as ever. Anyway, I just wanted to touch base and see how things are going. I don’t get a chance to hop on the TAXI forums much these days, but I love it when I can give back a little to the TAXI community. After all, I wouldn’t be a full-time musician without you guys! Hope all is well and that The TAXI Road Rally will be in-person again this year! Take care, Randon" Yep, that's why Randon doesn't need TAXI any more...he's too busy making music for his full-time income! Why is he so busy? "I wouldn’t be a full time musician without you guys!" It was the sentence prior to that, that prompted me to ask Randon to join us for this week's TAXI TV episode. "I love it when I can give back a little to the TAXI community." Without hesitation, I asked Randon to join me to explain the similarities and differences between creating music for Film Trailers and TV Promos, TV Shows, and Sound Design...for that matter, can you really explain exactly what sound design is, and how it's done? I'm not so sure I could, but I'd bet a pretty penny that Randon can! And ask him, I will! Randon is a very smart, pragmatic, hard-working person. His climb up the ladder of success took a few years and a lot of work. I think he might be able to shave some time from your climb by sharing what he's learned along the way. - If you're already creating Instrumental Cues, what do you need to know to create Film Trailer and TV Promo music? - Is sound design more like music or sound effects, or a combination of both? - How do you get paid for creating a whoosh, a braaam, or a distorted, growly tension drone? - Which synth patches work for what? - How are the arrangements similar or different? - How is scoring a TV show different than creating Cues that could be used in an episode of the very same show? - How much income can you earn from each one of these disciplines?

Why Some Songwriters Get To Enjoy Their Dream Career, And Other's Don't!.[5:02:2022]m4a May 02, 2022

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Aaron Slater is the founder of SongwritingMagazine.com. Duncan Haskell is the "interview hustler." We're pretty sure these gents have learned a lot about songwriting and songwriters, so I'm going to get them to spill their guts and share their best tips on Monday's episode. What I really want to know is why many songwriters never get to enjoy the career they dream of, but some do! What do they know that the others don't? Let's find out together on this episode of TAXI TV!

Hear The Music Picked For TAXI's Top 10! 4/25/22 Apr 25, 2022

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Our Top 10 episodes of TAXI TV have become wildly popular among our viewers! Honestly, at first, I thought our members were simply being supportive of their fellow members and their music. I might have been right during the first few Top 10 shows, but a pattern started to become evident; the shows and the music kept getting better...and better, and better! No matter which genres of music we featured, our viewers were blown away by the creativity, songwriting, and production they heard.

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