Channel Title: TAXI Independent A&R Channel Description: Since 1992, TAXI Independent A&R has been where the most serious and determined musicians go to get their music in the hands of Film & TV Music Supervisors, Record Labels, Music Publishers, and Music Libraries. This channel – TAXI TV – will teach you how to become successful and make money with your music. Subscribe now if you’d like to learn more about succeeding in the real music business by writing songs and composing instrumentals that industry executives actually need for their current projects. Tune in for the live broadcast of TAXI TV every Monday at 4 PM Pacific Standard Time for Film & TV Music Licensing Advice, Pro Songwriting Tips, Music Business Success Strategies, and Music Industry Guests that give it to you straight up, without blowing smoke! For more information about TAXI Independent A&R, subscribe to our channel and click on the links below to get FREE Music Industry Opportunity Alerts! <video> A&R Ear Training: Would You Forward This Music or Not? Description: Our viewers love it when we do the “A&R Hot Seat” episodes, and here’s why… “Michael, I’ve learned so much from the A&R Hot Seat episodes on TAXI TV! Can you please do them more often? My music has improved quite a bit because it’s much easier to be objective when deciding what works and what doesn’t about somebody else’s music rather than my own." —Timothy Reardon We’ve been hearing the same thing from other viewers for years! With that in mind, on this week’s TAXI TV, we’ll be making A&R decisions to test your A&R skills and see if TAXI's A&R team is as good as I think they are ;-) Here's what we'll be judging together. TAXI # S240922AC - INDIE POP and INDIE FOLK SONGS for (up to) $20,000 placements. ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 0:14 - TAXI CEO Michael Laskow welcomes the viewers and provides updated Road Rally information 2:21 - Michael explains the episode and reads the listing information and talks about the publisher who placed the listing 2:33 - Michael reads the listing description 8:28 - Michael mentions that the 2024 Road Rally is 100% confirmed and that some classes were eliminated. He explains why. 15:33 - Plays "Our Love Goes On" 21:27 - Plays "My Open Heart" 27:09 - Michael reads the listing description 31:57 - Plays "Never Mind The Weather" 42:53 - Plays "Have You Put A Spell On Me?" 50:05 - Plays "Peace Of Mind" 56:22 - Plays "Hard Rain On Rust" 1:04:14 - Plays "Blowin' Through 2" 1:14:10 - Plays "Home Again" 1:20:14 - Plays "Simple" 1:27:21 - Michael reads the listing description 1:27:44 - Plays "After" 1:27:23 - Michael reads the listing description 1:33:43 - You have to listen for the purpose and the ultimate end use of the song 1:35:00 - Michael talks about the importance of the Road Rally and how it can change your musical trajectory! You never know who you will meet at the bar or waiting in the registration line! 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: https://www.taxi.com/ NETWORK at Our FREE Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #IndependentArtist #Film #TV #RecordLabel #Instrumentals #Songwriters #MusicLibrary #Composers #MusicIndustry #Musicians #A&R #MusicBusiness #InstrumentalCues #SyncMusic #Songwriting #A&R #EarTraining #HotSeat </video> <video> What YOU'LL MISS At TAXI's FREE Music Conference! #Songwriting #MusicConference #Networking Description: 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🎟️ Check Out TAXI's FREE Music Conference: https://www.taxi.com/taxi-road-rally/ 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: www.taxi.com NETWORK with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #SyncMusic #MusicConference #Songwriting #Networking </video> <video> TAXI Member, MATT VANDER BOEGH'S Epic TAXI Road Rally Experience! Description: Matt Vander Boegh has become one of TAXI’s stand-out members. He knew practically nothing when he started out, and now his music can be heard nearly every hour of the day, all over the world! We didn’t ask him to make this video. As a matter of fact, we had no idea that he did this short, post-Rally video until somebody sent it to us. And boy, are we glad they did! 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: https://www.taxi.com/ NETWORK with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #Musician #PathtoSuccess #SyncMusic #IndependentArtist #TAXIRoadRally #RoadRally #MusicConference #MattVanderBoegh #MusicSuccess </video> <video> Passenger Profile with TAXI Member, Will Derryberry [Part 1] Description: TAXI Music's CEO, Michael Laskow, chats with TAXI Member, Will Derryberry, about his path to success in the music industry in this month's Passenger Profile interview. Will also shares how TAXI was a vital part of his musical journey. This is Part 1, in a two-part series! 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: https://www.taxi.com/ NETWORK with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #Musician #PathtoSuccess #SyncMusic #IndependentArtist #WillDerryberry </video> <video> The ONE Thing Music Supervisors Wish You Had! Description: As I was grabbing my notes from a table on the stage during last weekend’s TAXI Road Rally, I overheard a musician talking with a music supervisor who had just finished speaking on a panel. The TAXI member said, “Scan my QR code and it will take you to my linktr.ee that has links to my bio, Soundcloud, Instagram, Facebook, my videos, and a bunch of other stuff.” Without missing a beat, the music supervisor asked, “Why don’t you have a website?” Why wouldn’t you put all of your music, photos, bio, videos, and social media all in one place? Why make it harder than it needs to be for the people who want to know about you to learn everything they can about you? So, I invited Joseph Longo from Bandzoogle to join us for this week’s episode! He was my guest about a year ago, and he was so good at explaining all of this that I called his boss the next day to tell him how what a great job Joseph did! Win a FREE Thirty-Minute Website Consultation with Joseph! I’ve also asked Joseph if he would give away a consulting session with one of our viewers who either needs feedback on their existing website or wants advice on what their website should feature if they choose to build one. ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ TBA 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: https://www.taxi.com/ NETWORK at Our FREE Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #IndependentArtist #Film #TV #RecordLabel #Instrumentals #Songwriters #MusicLibrary #Composers #MusicIndustry #Musicians #A&R #MusicBusiness #InstrumentalCues #SyncMusic #Songwriting #DIY #Website #Bandzoogle #JosephLongo #ArtistPromotion </video> <video> Post-TAXI Road Rally Round Up! See Rally Photos, Win FREE Stuff! Description: If you were at this year’s TAXI Road Rally (our annual FREE conference), you were part of what many of the attendees are saying was the best we’ve ever produced in 28 years. We humbly agree! There was something special in the air. Maybe it was the quality of the Ballroom Panels, the One-to-One Mentor sessions, the Eat & Greet Luncheons, the Drivers Ed breakout classes, the Sponsors, or the music industry Networking… or maybe it was all of those things. One thing for sure is that the TAXI members who come made it special. I’ve never seen a happier, more motivated, or more excited group of attendees in all the years we’ve been gathering for the Road Rally. If you couldn’t join us, this might sound like marketing hyperbole. If you were there, you know exactly what I’m talking about! And you know that it’s not an exaggeration! Not even a little bit. Let’s capture that lightning in a bottle… I’m going to share a bunch of Rally photos and member comments during this week’s TAXI TV episode. A lot of them! Maybe you’ll see some shots of yourself or hear your comments read out loud. I also have an ulterior motive for doing this episode: I want to hear from you about what YOU think made this year’s Rally so special, so we can make it even better next year! “Do more of this, or less of that,” sort of feedback is what I want to hear. I also want people who didn’t come to hear how powerful and career-changing the Rally is because frankly, there are still a lot of members who don’t know what they’re missing. I think they’d rather hear it from the horse’s mouth, rather than the “boss’s mouth.” Win FREE Stuff during this episode! ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 0:13 - TAXI CEO Michael Laskow welcomes the viewers and explains what the episode will be about. 4:06 - Michael shares a Road Rally video. 7:38 - Michael talks about what goes into the Road Rally and the success that it is each year! 9:23 - Michael talks about the Interpreting the Listing Panel, and how important it is for members to read the listings carefully, and why there is so much detail in the listings. 10:20 - Michael mentions the Letting Go Of Precious Panel with Robina Ritchie-Barker. 12:58 - Michael shares some letters and emails he received after the Road Rally 24:32 - Michael shares a Road Rally slideshow. 36:19 - Michael shares more testimonials from Road Rally attendees. 46:52 - Michael explains why resistance is driven by fear. 50:57 - Michael explains why an East Coast Road Rally will not happen. 57:52 - With the TAXI Garage, will members be notified that the song is in the Garage, like a button on the bottom of the Return sheet? Michael explains the TAXI Garage concept. 1:07:25 - Will Michael please keep the Jam Room at the Road rally? 1:14:07 - Why is Dispatch still a thing? 1:22:00 - Book giveaways. 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: https://www.taxi.com/ NETWORK at Our FREE Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #IndependentArtist #Film #TV #RecordLabel #Instrumentals #Songwriters #MusicLibrary #Composers #MusicIndustry #Musicians #A&R #MusicBusiness #InstrumentalCues #SyncMusic #Songwriting #RoundUp #Post #RoadRally #TAXIRoadRally </video> <video> Music Biz Networking Made Easy! Description: We all know that it's WHO you know, not just what you know, right? But can you honestly say that you've done everything you can to fill your little "Black Book" with music industry contacts that are key to a sustained, successful career in the music business? How many music supervisors do you personally know? How many A&R people or music publishers can you honestly say would take your call or answer your email? And how many successful TAXI members are in your network? More importantly, how many of them include you in their network? Collaborations can be your "magic carpet" into catalogs that TV shows and films use every day. Meet the Very Best Networkers I've Ever Met! Tracey and Vance Marino are well-known in virtually every music-related community I can think of. And they have a list of contacts that would make you incredibly envious! That's probably one of the reasons they've had thousands of TV and film placements all over the world. How Did They Make All Those Contacts? That's exactly what I'm going to ask them on this week's TAXI TV, and if you join us for this live broadcast, you'll learn how to build up your little black book of music industry contacts too! ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 0:02 - TAXI CEO Michael Laskow welcomes the viewers and introduces his guest, Tracey and Vance Marino. 1:27 - Michael talks about Tracey and Vance's book "Hey, That's My Song." 2:26 - What would they say to someone who isn't sure about coming to the Road Rally? 3:35 - They have made lifelong friends and collaborators at the Road Rally, you can't go wrong! 8:08 - What advice from their book would they give to introverts or those who find networking challenging at events like the Road Rally? 12:25 - Michael lists all the panels that are scheduled for the Grand Ballroom. 21:12 - Can they give some suggestions for ice-breaking questions? 25:06 - Research the panels and classes before you get to the Road Rally so you will have a plan, it is very helpful! 26:04- Open up and have conversations! Ask questions and listen! 27:03 - Relationships you can build in the music industry are critical, Can they provide an example or two of connections they have made through effective networking at the Road Rally that have impacted their career long-term? 31:40 -You need to build trust to build relationships, your approach needs to be authentic. You want to find a way to bring something to the relationship that benefits them and you! 35:21 - When you collaborate, you bring something to the table that you're good at, and be honest about your strengths and weaknesses. 39:31 - You never know who you might be talking to, ask questions. People want to help! 40:38 - You want to stay in the business long enough to see people you may have met succeed! 44:29 - Saying something like "My music is freakin' awesome" is not a benefit to them. 45:39 - At what point in their career did they realize it's about the right music, not the best music? 47:08 - Why aren't people attracted to Public Domain listings? 53:22 - Many people do not feel "ready" to come to the Road Rally because they don't have a catalog of music. What do they recommend? 1:00:54 - Part of being successful is being where your audience is. 1:01:39 - Who will visit your website and what do they want to see? 1:02:37 - Make sure to keep your contact information up to date! 1:03:19 - People can feel intimidated by successful people! 1:05:48 - People attend the Road Rally to share and get information. 1:08:14 - The spirit of generosity has helped many people on their musical journey. 1:08:38 - How important is preparation before the Road Rally, and what are some practical ways to prepare? 1:12:54 - Personal branding is important! 1:14:38 - You want to make the most of the situation! 1:16:22 - Tracey explains why it's important to give back and help people. 1:32:03 - Book Giveaway. 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: https://www.taxi.com/ NETWORK at Our FREE Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #IndependentArtist #Film #TV #RecordLabel #Instrumentals #Songwriters #MusicLibrary #Composers #MusicIndustry #Musicians #A&R #MusicBusiness #InstrumentalCues #SyncMusic #Songwriting #MichaelLaskow #MusicConvention #TraceyMarino #VanceMarino #Networking #Tips </video> <video> THIS HAPPENED: The Thing We’ve Never Seen at Any Other Road Rally! Description: Ask anybody who attended, and they’ll likely tell you that TAXI’s 28th Road Rally was by far, the best we’ve ever done. The best panels, the best classes, the best mentors, and the best networking were all in full force. Then this moment happened during the very last panel… 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: www.taxi.com NETWORK with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #Musician #PathtoSuccess #SyncMusic #IndependentArtist #TAXIRoadRally #RoadRally #MusicConference #MusicSuccess #RobChiarelli #Conducting #MusicFun </video> <video> LIVE Recording/Mixing Q&A with Ronan Chris Murphy! Description: Do you have questions about anything in the recording, mixing, or production realm? Great! We’ve got the perfect guy to answer them for you, live on this week’s TAXI TV! Ronan Chris Murphy is an acclaimed music producer, engineer, and mixer, known for his versatile work across various genres. With a career spanning decades, he has collaborated with notable artists like King Crimson, Tony Levin, Steve Morse, and Terry Bozzio. Murphy is also recognized for his work in progressive rock, experimental, and world music, along with his expertise in recording techniques. Beyond his production work, he is a founder of the Recording Boot Camp, where he teaches advanced music production and recording techniques to aspiring producers. But, to many TAXI members, Ronan is best known for his excellent mentorship and classes at our annual (free for members) conference, The TAXI Road Rally (November 7th – 10th, 2024). ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 0:12 - TAXI CEO Michael Laskow welcomes viewers and introduces his guest Ronan Chris Murphy. 3:28 - Do you have favorite compressors for specific uses? Do you have a go-to compressor for specific jobs? 7:04 - Michael talks about making a live record with Melanie. 8:29 - Ronan talks about the difference between recording to digital or analog. 10:23 - Roanan thinks compressors are great creative toolkits. 12:26 - Ronan explains the distressed plugin and what makes them so great! 14:57 - How does Ronan feel about the physical version, vs. the plug-in version of the distressor? 16:32 - When a mix sounds like it's being heard through a tube - having a hollow/airy sound, is that the result of applying too much compression on each instrument and then on the master bus or channel? 18:50 - Always check your music in mono. 21:26 - Multiple mics could have bad phase relationships 22:43 - Michael explains why you should check your monitors. 23:49 - What is the best way to make sure each instrument is heard clearly after mixing and mastering and to the highest volume possible, without distortion? 26:17 - The less competition you have in your mix, the bigger the sound will be 27:55 - Just because you can, doesn't mean you should! 29:23 - Ronan explains that adding a lot of reverb will "mush" things together 33:45 - Michael shares the various panels that will be in the Grand Ballroom for the 2024 TAXI Road Rally 38:51 - Be specific with your questions with the mentors, time is limited, so be prepared! 39:23 - Can you please explain the difference between mixing and mastering? 44:06 - Are there any comparative plug-ins you can A-B your audio mix and look at the wave file too? 46:56 - Mastering the cherry on top, Michael explains it's fine-tuning what is already in the mix. 48:40 - The key of the reference track could affect your submissions 49:16 - Can a talented engineer lose his secret sauce? 55:48 - When Ronana sends mixes to a band, he insists on getting a document from the band that everyone agrees upon for any changes. 56:59 - Any tips as a recording engineer on how to get a new vocalist to come out of her shell? 1:02:17 - With singers, the worst thing you can do is point out the things they are doing wrong. Chat Room Q&A- 1:05:16 - Do you rely on volume balance before applying any EQ or compression in a mix? 1:09:14 - I notice not every studio uses or has a midrange mix cube, how important is that for mixing? 1:12:48 - Do you use limiting very much? 1:14:29 - What does Ronan think of the Logic Pro 11 Mastering assistant? 1:17:47 - What's the importance of panning? 1:22:20 - When mixing down alt mixes, is it okay to leave the mastering chain you used for the master or mix down the stems for a new master? 1:26:21 - Michael explains why you don't want to adjust your stems or alt mixes, they should sound identical to the full, final mix. 1:28:11 - What classes will Ronan be hosting at the Road Rally? 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: https://www.taxi.com/ NETWORK at Our FREE Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #IndependentArtist #Film #TV #RecordLabel #Instrumentals #Songwriters #MusicLibrary #Composers #MusicIndustry #Musicians #A&R #MusicBusiness #InstrumentalCues #SyncMusic #Songwriting #MichaelLaskow #Q&A #RonanChrisMurphy #Mixing #Mastering </video> <video> 7 Things YOU'LL MISS if You Don't Go to TAXI'S FREE Conference! Description: TAXI’s Free Conference, the Road Rally starts on November 7th, so I’d like to dedicate an episode of TAXI TV to let you know what you’ll miss if you stay home and miss what people say is the best conference of its kind. I’ll also go through what we have in store for you in the way of panels, classes, mentoring, and chances to play live at the Rally! Not to brag, but I can tell you that this year’s Rally has the best panels, classes, and mentors we’ve ever had! Got Rally Questions? I’ll also answer your questions about the Rally… anything and everything you might be wondering about! We want you to come prepared to make the best of this powerful weekend. If you haven’t already registered, you can do it by clicking this link! https://www.taxi.com/taxi-road-rally/ If You’ve Already Registered, but Haven’t Reserved Your Seat at the Eat & Greet Luncheon, click this link! https://www.taxi.com/hosting_user_sessions/new Win a FREE Book of Your Choice! One lucky viewer will get to pick one of these awesome books! Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting: by Robin Frederick: https://amzn.to/3DmmJQo Demystifying the Cue: by Dean Krippaehne: https://amzn.to/486Auzd Writing Production Music for TV by Steve Barden: https://amzn.to/41qUQ3i ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 0:30 - TAXI CEO, Michael Laskow welcomes the chat room and explains what he will cover during the episode. 2:30 - Michael shares the #1 reason to go to the TAXI Road Rally. 3:10 - Many deals are made because of who you can meet at the Road Rally! 4:59 - Going to the Mentor Lunches is worth it! You get to know your table mates and possibly meet your next collaborator and each Mentor has their specialty and insights to share. 8:37 - You are encouraged to give your music to the Mentors! 10:16 Michael shares the #2 reason to go to the TAXI Road Rally. 18:37 - It is important to remember when submitting music for Sync, does your music solve a problem, enhance the emotion, or support the scene? 25:43 - Michael reads a list of some of the Classes offered at the TAXI Road Rally. 34:08 - The education you can gain from the Classes and Panels at the Road Rally can change your music career. All you have to do is show up! 34:45 - How many years have Michael and TAXI been putting on the Road Rally? 35:27 - Michael shares the #3 reason to go to the TAXI Road Rally 38:54 - Opportunities are everywhere at the Road Rally! 42:16 - Michael shares the #4 reason to go to the TAXI Road Rally. 45:16 - Most musicians think their music is awesome because no one has told them it isn't. 46:38 - You will leave the Road Rally inspired, motivated, and ready to move forward with your music. 47:41 - Michael shares another reason to go to the TAXI Road Rally. 49:05 - Michael shares another reason to go to the TAXI Road Rally. 50:27 - Michael shares another reason to go to the TAXI Road Rally. 51:27 - Setting goals and planning will help you stop procrastinating, Michael talks about a Road Rally Panel covering this. 52:43 - Michael talks about the Jam Room and Open Mic opportunities. 57:35 - Michael mentions the Road Rally Sponsors and some of the prizes that are up for grabs. 1:00:57 - There was a situation last year where someone complained that a backing track was used in the Open Mic room. Is it okay to use a backing track and sing or do you also need to play an instrument? 1:05:50 - How do the Jam sessions work? 1:09:06 - Are the Mentor Luncheons different each day? 1:21:52 - Will there be a TAXI TV episode next week? 1:22:18 - Book giveaway. 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: https://www.taxi.com/ NETWORK at Our FREE Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #IndependentArtist #Film #TV #RecordLabel #Instrumentals #Songwriters #MusicLibrary #Composers #MusicIndustry #Musicians #A&R #MusicBusiness #InstrumentalCues #SyncMusic #Songwriting #TAXIRoadRally #MusicConvention #MusicConference #DontMissOut </video> <video> Songwriter SECRETS: Do You Have THIS Kind of Persistence? Description: So, how does a song written twenty-one years ago end up in the #1 position on the iTunes Dance chart in multiple countries, and #18 in the U.S.? Well, it was written by a songwriter with cuts on albums that have sold 50 million copies. He’s also had singles on Billboard’s Pop, Country, and R&B charts, and his songs have been recorded by artists including Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, the Oak Ridge Boys, K-Pop & J-Pop artists, and many more. He’s also composed the background score and songs for an Emmy-winning TV show and another that was Emmy-nominated. From reading the above, you might think he was born talented (maybe he was), and as soon as his gift for writing hit songs was heard by a music industry executive, the floodgates opened. Wrong! That was not the case at all, and of course, I’m speaking about hit songwriter, Jason Blume! Jason found his success by being incredibly persistent! When he first moved to Los Angeles decades ago, he lived in a very dumpy, unsafe apartment, and literally ate cat food because that’s all he could afford! That’s why I’ve invited him to inspire you with his story of overcoming obstacles that would send most humans running home with their tails tucked firmly between their legs. ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 0:15 - TAXI CEO Michael Laskow introduces guest Jason Blume 0:45 - Michael reads Jason’s bio 1:56 - Jason discusses TV shows that have licensed his music 5:00 - Jason shares a story about a 21-year-old song and why persistence matters 7:36 - Persistence + luck = success! 8:57 - Jason talks about early mistakes 11:14 - Artists shifted focus to sync music, and stopped recording outside songs 13:36 - Jason’s early demos weren’t great 15:09 - Jason’s first songwriter workshop 16:30 - Jason started songwriting without any knowledge 17:12 - Two reasons Jason didn’t have hit songs 21:27 - Realizing the problem was with his songs 22:24 - Songwriting is communication—tools and techniques he missed 24:56 - Jason won’t start a song without a concept 26:20 - Collaboration process—many rewrites before recording 29:31 - Lessons on hit songs from RCA 31:50 - One song changed Jason’s life 35:26 - Learning Nashville industry standards and how a demo affected him 37:42 - Staff writing deals explained 39:28 - A song recorded by Reba McEntire took 16 years to chart with John Berry 42:50 - Jason had 30 songs "on hold" and explains what that means 45:01 - Near breakthrough and a story about working for a publisher 47:54 - Hiring a "song plugger" and how it helped him 49:47 - Why Jason doesn’t recommend using a song plugger 52:10 - How long should you keep going? 54:00 - Persist and avoid repeating mistakes 54:38 - Hard work and resilience are more important than natural talent—learn from mistakes 55:51 - Jason is a teacher and songwriter 56:00 - Why songs stay stuck in your head—Jason sings an example 1:01:56 - Michael on why persistence is key 1:04:32 - Immerse yourself in today’s music industry 1:05:08 - Michael explains why beats are now more important 1:06:54 - Q&A 1:07:08 - Is Nashville staff writing still a thing? 1:08:37 - How to find a publisher who’s in it for passion 1:11:49 - Can YouTube videos attract major artists to your songs? 1:15:33 - Don’t give up! If you really want it, don’t quit 1:17:25 - Story about writing books and persistence—follow your heart 1:19:31 - Are forwards and returns just a numbers game? 1:20:54 - The 80/20 rule: 80% of your income from 20% of your output 1:21:26 - How to get your music in front of decision-makers 1:23:55 - There’s no rulebook for success—collaboration is key 1:25:27 - How an unknown songwriter can maximize a month in Nashville 1:28:35 - Jason explains the importance of a conversation with "bait" for collaborators 1:31:08 - Giveaway 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: https://www.taxi.com/ NETWORK at Our FREE Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #IndependentArtist #Film #TV #RecordLabel #Instrumentals #Songwriters #MusicLibrary #Composers #MusicIndustry #Musicians #A&R #MusicBusiness #InstrumentalCues #SyncMusic #Songwriting #JasonBlume #Emmys #Albums #Persistence </video> <video> Passenger Profile with TAXI Member, Will Derryberry [Part 2] Description: TAXI Music's CEO, Michael Laskow, chats with TAXI Member, Will Derryberry, about his path to success in the music industry in this month's Passenger Profile interview. Will also shares how TAXI was a vital part of his musical journey. This is Part 2, of a two-part series! 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: https://www.taxi.com/ NETWORK with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #Musician #PathtoSuccess #SyncMusic #IndependentArtist #WillDerryberry </video> <video> Money From Your Music Could Be Waiting for You! Boost Your Music Income! Description: There are so many ways to get paid for your work in the age of digital music, that I admit that I’m confused as to who exactly pays what. One thing I do know is that the people who attended the presentation by the MLC (Mechanical Licensing Collective) at this year’s TAXI Road Rally were SO glad they went! They were so grateful that I’ve invited one the MLC’s top executives (Serona Elton, Head of Educational Partnerships) to join us on this week’s TAXI TV. I’ve met with her on Zoom, and she’s really good at explaining why you really could have money just sitting there waiting for you, and what you can do to collect it! Serona is also the Director of the Music Business Program at the University of Miami, my alma mater, so I like her even more!!! ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 0:15 - TAXI CEO Michael Laskow welcomes the viewers and introduces his guest, Serona Elton from the MLC. He reads a bit of Serona's Bio, and talks about what the MLC does. 4:14 - Michael reads some information from the MLC website. 5:20 - What is a Mechanical license? 7:18 - Serona explains the difference between on-demand interactive and non-interactive streaming licenses. 9:25 - What is a blanket Mechanical license? 12:10 - What is the difference between voluntary and compulsory licenses? 16:34 - Is the MLC global? 16:50 - Serona talks about when you should join the MLC and she explains how Mechanical royalties work. 26:39 - How long has the MLC been around and how did the things the MLC does get done before the MLC was formed? 34:04 - Where does the money go if it is not collected? 35:40 - Serona explains historically unmatched royalties. 36:02 - What happens if the unmatched royalties are never paid or matched? 37:22 - Serona explains market-based royalty distribution. 39:28 - What happens if several years after the 3-year statute ends? What happens if a writer contacts the MLC? 40:40 - Michael reads a list of some of the companies the MLC works with 43:09 - Michael plays a short video about the MLC 44:37 - It's important to read your contract with a music library to make sure they are collecting Mechanical Royalties. 45:41 - Serona explains how music is used on YouTube and how the MLC collects royalties from those uses. 46:39 - How does the MLC make money to stay afloat and provide its services? 49:08 - As a brand new songwriter, why wouldn't I join the MLC now? Do I upload music to the platform or fill out a form? 51:35 - How does the MLC do the actual matching? 56:50 - There are no fees to join the MLC and no hidden fees! 57:56 - The MLC does a lot to educate songwriters and Serona shares some of the ways they do that. 1:03:22 - Some people are baby boomers and have inherited their parents' catalogs. Some were signed to a label or are streaming. How can a family member collect royalties on that? 1:04:50 - Are the royalties different for independent artists as opposed to bigger companies? 1:11:59 - If someone signs with a non-exclusive library, and I own it and control it all and then sign it to various non-exclusive libraries, can I still collect mechanical royalties it the song has been re-titled? 1:14:29 - What about music signed to Sync agents? How are royalties collected? 1:16:35 - The MLC does not collect royalties outside the US. 1:22:14 - If I have several songs with CD Baby, but not CD Baby Pro, am I good to have the MLC register those songs? 1:25:58 - I wrote music for lyrics by a novelist friend as a tie-in to her novel. It's available on CD Baby and I administer it. I could not register it with BMI. It's copyrighted. Can the MLC collect royalties on it? 1:30:01 - Serona provides the name of the company that collects royalties outside the US. 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: https://www.taxi.com/ NETWORK at Our FREE Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #IndependentArtist #Film #TV #RecordLabel #Instrumentals #Songwriters #MusicLibrary #Composers #MusicIndustry #Musicians #A&R #MusicBusiness #InstrumentalCues #SyncMusic #Songwriting #MusicLicensingCollective #MLC </video> <video> Music Libraries Will LOVE YOU For Doing THIS! Description: TAXI Member, Jim Thacker has experienced a bit of a meteoric rise in the world of music licensing. Yes, he’s one of the people who music libraries and music supervisors call when they need to deal with a reliable musician who will get them the right music in a professional manner in a short amount of time. I invited Jim to sit on the, “How to Get into Sync’s Inner Circle” panel at this year’s TAXI conference, the Road Rally, and he hit it out of the park! As a matter of fact, ALL of the panelists were incredibly informative, generous with their tips, and downright inspiring! Jim will be my guest on this week’s TAXI TV, and he will be sharing his tips about what you can do to make music libraries and music supervisors love you, too! ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 0:30 - TAXI CEO, Michael Laskow welcomes the chat room, and his guest Jim Thacker, and discusses his success. 1:44 - No one has ever addressed the topic of empathy and what that means in the music biz. 1:59 - Jim talks about his Road Rally experience and the panel he was part of this year. 4:06 - Understand what empathy is. Jim talks about people behind the scenes in TV & Film. 5:24 - All musicians and songwriters get protective and defensive when rejected. Jim talks about how to deal with rejection. 6:07 - Jim talks about empathy and how getting a TAXI return from a professional can be constructive. They are trying to help. You don't know what they are going through, or how busy they are! 8:08 - Music Supervisors and Producers are pitching your music and may get rejections. 9:35 - Selecting music for Film is a much slower process, patience is needed. 11:57 - Artistic people can be self-centered and have a deep attachment to the art they create for TV and Film. 14:09 - If you are not comfortable with knowing your music is a commodity, that's okay, but as a musician working in Sync that is how it works! 15:01 - How did Jim go from being a songwriter in Nashville to the sync side of music? 22:22 - Collaboration is important. You can network and meet libraries. 23:30 - Lots of people who come to the TAXI Road Rally form groups and collaborations and rise up together! 25:59 - How can you "read" someone to be empathetic towards them? 29:05 - A music supervisor is the presenter of music, not the decider. 30:54 - Why is it better to go through a third party and not approach a music supervisor? 32:20 - What does it mean when a song is cleared? 35:44 - Jim talks about a work-for-hire contract & a one-stop split sheet. 37:46 - Jim explains what can hurt a songwriting relationship. 38:54 - How did Jim learn the rules of the sync game? 43:57 - Did Jim know enough to have a work-for-hire agreement 5 years ago? 46:05 - Jim and Michael talk about Music Editors - the unsung heroes of music placement. 48:44 - How has Jim learned to be empathetic to Editors? 54:24 - Having awareness and thinking about the other person is important. Your music needs to serve the scene. 56:49 - Jim talks about the importance of titling songs and cues. 1:01:30 - Michael explains how AI can be helpful when creating titles. 1:02:00 - Jim talks about tagging and how it can help music supervisors and editors make life easier. 1:05:31 - Has Jim noticed that his most simple tracks or cues get used the most? 1:12:42 - Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. 1:15:07 - Lyrics are important. How did he make the switch to writing for sync? 1:19:37 - Michael talks about being too "on the nose." Robin Fredrick always talks about going for the root emotion, and what does the person feel? 1:21"22 - Jim explains what happens once you're "IN." 1:29:52 - When Jim started his own publishing company, it flipped a switch in his mind and it meant a lot of small acts can change your mindset. 1:33:46 - If you're earnest, that will attract mentors and collaborators. You need to be authentic. 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: https://www.taxi.com/ NETWORK at Our FREE Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #IndependentArtist #Film #TV #RecordLabel #Instrumentals #Songwriters #MusicLibrary #Composers #MusicIndustry #Musicians #A&R #MusicBusiness #InstrumentalCues #SyncMusic #Songwriting #MusicLibrary #MusicProduction #DosandDonts #MusicForTV #MusicForFilm </video> <video> You DON'T WANT to MISS This At TAXI's FREE Music Conference! #Songwriter #MusicConference #Network Description: 🔥 See Requests for Your Music ➡️ https://www.taxi.com/industry 🎟️ Check Out TAXI's FREE Music Conference: https://www.taxi.com/taxi-road-rally/ 🔔 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZpYuUC9yC8UGd0T6xcbUg?sub_confirmation=1 LINKS & RESOURCES =============================== LEARN MORE About TAXI Independent A&R: www.taxi.com NETWORK with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp OPPORTUNITIES in the Music Industry: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd COLLABORATE with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA =============================== 👥 - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TaxiIndependentAR/ 🐦 - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taximusic 📸 - IG: https://www.instagram.com/taximusic/ ♪ - TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@taxiindependentaandr We Want to Hear YOUR Thoughts, Leave Your Comments Below! #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R #SyncMusic #MusicConference #Songwriting #Networking #TAXIMusic #TAXITV #MusicLicensing #Music #TAXIIndependentA&R </video>

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