About TAXI: Success Stories

After a forward through a TAXI Dispatch listing, Daniel McDougall (Canada) connected with an Executive Producer/Music Supervisor based in Texas who is working on a few film projects. Dan's songs are currently being pitched to be included in a few movie soundtracks, but more importantly Dan is already receiving income from doing vocal work on a few projects the Executive Producer has him working on. Dan is currently working on providing music for the upcoming film "For Whom He Tolls" which just went into production.

Charles Pick (Arizona) recently notified us that his song "Betty's Beauty World" just shot up to #21 on the National Country Radio charts as the result of a connection made with a Radio & Retail Promoter at the TAXI Road Rally.

Charles writes to us: "I attended the Road Rally in November. I was able to meet and give my CD to a prominent radio promoter. Long story short, he thought the CD contained two or three songs that had strong country radio potential. Our first radio release, "Betty's Beauty World," has been on the National Country Charts for 12 weeks where it is currently #21! It is also #10 on the National Indie Country charts! We are planning the follow up single release and a national tour in support of the CD. Thank you TAXI!"

After hearing his song play on TV, Judson Lee (Virginia) notified us that one of his Instrumental tunes was played for 25-30 seconds during a scene in the season finale of MTV's Nitro Circus as the result of a forward through TAXI to a Los Angeles based Commercial and Production Music Composer who runs a music library.
Judson added: "This is the simplest cue I've ever made. They wanted Hawaiian ukulele cues – so I borrowed (yes borrowed) a Uke from a local music store. Figured out 4 bar Chords. The one that was used was a 2 chord solo Uke cue – that's it!"

Lee Kweller (New York) recently reported that his Instrumental tune "Magnetic" was placed in the Independent Film "And The Winner Is..." as the result of a forward through TAXI to an Independent Film Producer.

Sermone Frink (New York) posted a thread on the TAXI forums recently showing his appreciate to TAXI and the TAXI forum members. We'd like to share his story, even though there is no official deal yet:

Title: Taxi Really Works
"Hey Everyone,

Just wanted to join the chorus of others that have landed deals, had doors opened, and other great things that can happen with Taxi.

My Taxi Gratefulness List

Taxi has kept me writing for TV stuff at a time where I really would not have bothered to.
I attempted to submit 2 tracks yesterday for a dispatch world listing, but when I logged on realized I missed the time. A quick call to taxi, and a rep opened it back up. (THANKS!)
When I tried to pay for the submissions my browser locked up and I missed the 2nd deadline. Another call to taxi and another rep opened it back up and got my tunes in. (THANKS AGAIN!!)
The next day I get an email, I got a forward!
The same day I get an email from the company and they would like to discuss options and 'I like your sound'.

A great big thanks to the Taxi staff who helped me along. (I gave them a call back on this, They were glad to hear)

Also a big thanks to the board members for your kind words and critiques."

Taxi Rocks 8-)

(Sermone)

Joe Cameron (Kokomo, IN) recently notified TAXI that his Pop/Rock song "Lucky Day" was featured in episode 421 of CBS's Ghost Whisperer. This is Joe's first ever placement, all as a result of a forward to a highly successful Music Publisher/Library through TAXI. This placement comes a year after performing "Lucky Day" live on the Ellen Degeneres Show as the first unsigned recording artist to perform on the show.

Chas Edwards (Brooklyn, NY) recently reported that as a result of a single song forward through TAXI to the Creative Director of an established US/International Music Publishing company, his music was added to MTV's catalog/library, and was recently used a few times on MTV's Cribs.

Here's what Chas added: "Almost a year later (after Chas signed the deal with the Music Publishing company), when I forgot all about that and I pretty much wanted to quit making music, I was watching MTV Cribs and hear my music in the background!!!! Then two days later I hear more of my music on Cribs, then a week later I hear another track! I can't explain the feeling via email! But I owe it all to everyone over at Taxi. When ASCAP decides to cut a check, drinks on me!!! :)"

Martin Haene (Switzerland) recently reported that he had his two Modern Pop songs "Burn" and "Famous" placed in the upcoming movie, Bring It On – Fight To The Finish as the result of a forward through TAXI to an International Management/Publishing/Production company with tons of hits and cuts (U.S. and International).

Martin added: "

Dean Krippaehne (Seattle, WA) landed a placement in Chris Rock's new HBO film/documentary Good Hair as a result of a forward through TAXI to a very successful Music Publisher based in Los Angeles. Dean also just signed 3 more songs on Muzak due to a connection made through TAXI. Finally, Dean also received a phone call from Universal's licensing department notifying him that they are releasing Stefanie Heinzmann's CD in the US in March (which Dean originally had his song "Do Your Thing" cut on her album released in Europe as the result of a forward through TAXI to an International Management/Publishing/Production company).

Blake Carver (Tustin, CA) just received his royalty check stating that his two Instrumental Surf tunes "Rocket To The Moon" and "Vegas After Dark" were placed on the TV show Caught On Camera: Thieves and Thugs that aired on NBC as the result of a forward through TAXI to a leading Music Publisher based in Los Angeles.

As a result of a forward through TAXI and signing a licensing deal with a highly successful Music Publisher based in L.A., Keith LuBrant's (New Jersey) song "Devil Woman" was placed in episode 211 of TNT's Saving Grace.

Keith later reported that as a result of a forward through TAXI to a Music Supervisor who pitches to new reality TV shows, two of Keith's songs were placed in episode 122 of VH1 Rock Docs - Do It For The Band: The Women of the Sunset Strip, an episode about women who played pivotal roles in the lives of our male superstars. Through the same Music Supervisor and TAXI "Swamp Rock" listing request, Keith had another song placed in MTV's Nitro Circus, a show centered around the talent and crazy antics of the worlds greatest freestyle motocross rider Travis Pastrana and his crew.

Keith added:
"I have to admit, I was skeptical at first at what TAXI would be able to do and put off joining for a couple of years, but the opportunities generated have been incredible. The fact that TAXI has been able to open the door to so many companies showed me that it was definitely worth joining. TAXI has also helped me expand my catalog quickly and include diverse genres that I normally would not record. The music that I just placed on networks like MTV, VH1, and TNT will pay for my membership this year and for years to come."

Freddy Litwiniuk (Canada) recently reported that his song "Fade Away" appeared in episode 102 of the new ABC series, Cupid. This is the result of a forward through TAXI to a leading Music Publisher who has secured many film/TV placements for TAXI members.

As a result of a forward through TAXI to an Online Music Licensing company in 2007, Ed Hartman (Washington) has had a few songs placed in film productions, ring tones, etc, but most recently his song "Fanfare for the Gods" was placed on the HBO show, Big Love.

J-Menace (Massachusetts) reported that his song "Pop" was featured on the #1 CHR (Current Hit Radio) Radio Broadcast Network in Europe and Germany, which plays outstanding Indie Artists in the U.S. His song was exposed to 10 million listeners, and received promotion on the company website as a result of a forward through TAXI.

John Neal's (Arkansas) Blues Rock song "Rock N Roll Singer" was placed in episode 104 of NBC's Quarterlife as a result of a forward through TAXI to a leading Music Publisher based in L.A. John later discovered that through the same publisher, another song was placed on the "Live and Let Spy" episode of ABC's Cupid.

Lauren de Miranda (Arkansas) reported that as a result of a forward through TAXI to a National Radio Network, her Pop/Rock song "Heartbreak Radio" is now playing on BusRadio, which plays her song to 1.2 million kids a day! Her song is on regular rotation and she also receives extensive network promotion as a result of this connection. Lauren is currently being featured on BusRadio's music page, which you can visit here: www.busradio.com/music. Be sure to check out Lauren's hit EP, New Life.

Sam Reynolds (Australia) recently reported that his Dance/Pop song "Another Place & Time" was placed in episode 103 of the NBC comedy series, Kath & Kim. This was the result of a forward through TAXI to a highly successful L.A. based Music Publisher.

As a result of a connection made at the TAXI Road Rally in 2007, Justin Mather (Nevada) signed 10 songs to an Independent Label which specializes in Film/TV placements, and he received his first royalty due to two of his songs being replaced on two TV show DVD's. His song "Live For Every Moment" replaced one song on Season 1 of Jack & Bobby, and his song "Riverside" replaced other spots in Season 3 & 4 of Everwood.

"This is a dream come true for me and I owe TAXI a big THANK YOU!! I could not have made these connections without your help."

Writing/recording/publishing partners Jay Ramsey & Bob Kelly/b> (Nevada) just wrapped up a high four figure deal for 10 songs in their back catalog made possible by a forward through TAXI to a very successful Music Publisher that focuses on film/TV placements.

"Jay and I have been partner's in music and friends since the early 1960's. It took Taxi to get us interested in actually trying to place some of this material that we have had for years and we knew it was good but we didn't know 'what to do with it' or 'where to get it placed.'"

"Our sincere thanks to Taxi. It just goes to show that even the 'Old' recordings of 'good' songs will finally find a place to fit into the scheme of things, if a logical match can be found----and Taxi found it for us. Nice Work, Taxi, and keep it up."

Patrick Rydman (Sweden) reports that his Jazz song "The End of the Rainbow" was placed in the February 12th episode of the NBC comedy series, Kath & Kim. This was the result of a forward through TAXI to a Music Publisher that specializes in Film/TV placements.

"TAXI had forwarded some of my songs to ****, and they wanted to hear more. In the end they signed almost all of my Jazz material in a non-exclusive deal (using re-titling). Now, one of my songs, "The End Of The Rainbow" just got aired in the NBC comedy show Kath & Kim! You need a few things to succeed: talent, patience, persistence and someone like TAXI to connect the dots. Thank you!"

Ruthie Brock's band Gold Hill recently received a royalty check as a result of one of their songs being placed during the GAC cable network show, "The Grand Ol' Opry Live!", one of the most popular television programs in country music today reaching more than 39 million households. Ruthie tells us this placement was a result of attending the TAXI Road Rally.

Ruthie's band also signed songs with a very successful Music Publisher that has placed many TAXI members music in major film and TV projects. Ruthie met the president of this company at the TAXI Road Rally.

And as a result of a forward to a west coast Music Licensing Company/Library through TAXI, 14 Gold Hill songs were picked up.

"Thanks to TAXI, we had our ducks in a row. These are opportunities we never would have had, being a band of 50-somethings and not being commercially viable. So thanks for everything!"

Skip-Dawg notified TAXI that his song "Skip To The Floor" was featured on the popular #1 Current Hit Radio Show with over 10 million listeners in Europe/Germany and L.A. as a result of a forward through TAXI.

He also reports that he received 5 placements as a result of a forward to a very successful Online Music Licensing company through TAXI over a year ago. They include: His song "Everybody Gather Round" was used in a Facebook application for a well known global advertising agency, a song placed in "The Big Reunion" (Hip-Hop DJ DVD documentary), a song licensed with an e-Card website, and two songs used by two major corporations.

AND, his song "Times In My Life" was also signed with a Music Publisher with tons of Film/TV placements as a result of a forward through TAXI.

David Chong, TAXI member since 1998, recently reported that his song "Walk On Out The Door" was placed in the ABC daytime soap opera One Life To Live as a result of a forward through TAXI years prior. David has also licensed his music with numerous other companies through TAXI including: a Midwest-based Music Library/Publisher, a UK-based Production Music Library, the President of an established LA-based Music Library/Publishing company, and an Online Music Licensing company.

Hanspetter Kruesi recently reported that he had his song "In Touch With God" play for 40 seconds in the "Bad Amanda" episode of ABC's Ugly Betty. This was a direct result of a forward to a leading Music Publisher based in L.A. through TAXI.

As a result of a long going connection Barry Schleifer made through TAXI with a highly successful Music Publisher, Barry had his song "Returns & Exchanges" placed on the November 2nd episode of CBS's "Cold Case."

Scott Krippayne gave us a recent update that his song "Wonderful Crazy" has earned $9,000 so far as a direct result of a connection made through a TAXI Dispatch listing. His song was cut on the debut album of FOX's American Idol Juniors Katelyn Tarver, and was also placed in a movie and television ad. "Wonderful Crazy" was the title of the debut album, as well as a single on the album.

Gabriel Saientz recently notified us that he had two songs placed on ABC's soap opera "All My Children" as a result of a forward through a TAXI Dispatch listing request. He also mentioned that he signed 7 smooth Jazz songs with MUZAK as a result of a connection made through TAXI.

Anyone curious who won the "Live with Regis & Kelly" $100,000 Theme Song Contest? On his own, Gabriel won this contest! Congrats Gabriel!

Mike Mostert's band Bigg Mouth had their Hard Rock/Metal song "American Girl" placed in the recent Seth Green movie called Sex Drive. This was the result of a forward he had through TAXI 1-year ago to a highly successful Music Publisher based in LA.

Denny Earnest, TAXI member since 1994, originally made a connection with an Independent Label which specializes in Film/TV placements through TAXI, and has landed placements on "Life" (NBC), "Friday Night Lights" (NBC), "Everwood" (WB), and the soap opera "One Life To Live" (ABC) just to name a few. Due to this connection, Denny is also working with a U.K. based Label/Production Music Library where they will be releasing his new Americana album and distributing his songs on iTunes.

Michael Hendrix's song "White Lightning" recently aired on episode 410 of CBS's "Criminal Minds" as a direct result of a forward through a TAXI listing request. This episode aired on December 10, 2008.

It's that time of year again, and Santa Claus is checking his list twice to see who's been naughty or nice. Well these "Bad Girls" of TAXI somehow made it on Santa's nice list, and have landed a deal through TAXI with a highly successful Indie Label/Publisher. This CD being distributed by Universal Music Poland is entitled "Bad Girls Don't Cry" and will feature such artists as Amy Winehouse, Duffy, Ayo, and the following artists/writers found through TAXI:

Lisa Richards	Nadine Loren
Anj	Liz Clark
Casey Desmond	Nicole Boggs
Friederike Sipp	Amanda Somerville
Ella Jones	Fiawna Forte'
Alyse Black	Dave's True Story
Paulina Logan	Moorea

We were recently notified that Blair Bielawski's Jazz compositions "One For The Gippe" and "Got Rhythm" will be used in the Dreamworks film called "I Love You, Man", starring Jason Segel and Paul Rudd. This was a result of a forward through TAXI to a Music Publisher based in Arizona.

After a forward through TAXI to a leading Music Publisher/Library who focuses on TV placements, Shelley Jacobson and her co-writer Skip Adams had their Blues/Rock Guitar Instrumental "Good At Getting Up" placed on the October 28th episode of CBS's "The Mentalist."
"It's so nice to defy the odds and prove that you don't have to reside in a major hub to make things happen...not necessary...not when you have TAXI on your side. Thank you so much for everything."

Glenn Shambroom's Jazz Ballad "She Walked Away" was used in the November 20th episode of ABC's hit show "Ugly Betty" as a result of a licensing deal he obtained with a highly successful Music Publisher through TAXI.

As a result of forwards through TAXI to a successful Indie Label/Publisher, a few TAXI members have been included on a 4 CD box set that features well known Christmas songs arranged in their own sophisticated smooth jazz versions. The album will be distributed by Universal Music Poland. TAXI artists/writers that we are aware of that had at least one or more songs included on the album includes: TONIC Vintage Vocals, Betsy Curtis featuring Loren Wilken, Circe Link, Jordan Critz, First Take featuring Penni Layne, Racquel Roberts, Newschool, Alby Odum & Daniel's Window, Ken Battista, Gregg De Castro, Robert "Bubba" Deioma, Quartette, Kathleen Strecker, Paul Freitas, Mambo Zombies, Dominick Serpico, Rik Pfenninger John Fluker, and more...

Blair was recently informed that the instrumental version of his song "New Man In Town" will be airing on the October 5th episode of HBO's show Little Britain USA. This is a result of a forward through TAXI to a Music Publisher who specializes in film and TV placements.

As a result of submitting through TAXI's Industry Listings and Dispatch requests, Derek was able to land all of the following deals that he mentions below:

"I will list some placements from last five BMI Statements:

America's Got Talent - Episode 205B
Dr 90210 - Episode Titles (Body Meets Soul, Family Ties That Bind, Hollywood Mending)
(A VERY popular daytime talkshow) - 26+ different Episode Titles
Pimp My Ride - Episode 503, 504, 512, 514, 516, 517, 518
You On A Diet - Discovery Health and PBS
My Super Sweet 16 - Episode Titles (Priscilla, Rachel)
American Idol Rewind - Episode 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 107, 108, 117, 122
Cities of the Underworld - Episode Titles (Freemason Underground, Rome's Hidden Empire, Rome the Rise)
Dateline NBC - Episode June 17 2007

I have received approximately $11,264.00 in royalties and approximately $1080.00 in license fees."

As a result of attending the TAXI Road Rally, Paula connected with an Independent Label that specializes in Film/TV placements and recently had two songs placed on the upcoming DVD release of the first two seasons of Everwood.

After signing a publishing deal with a Production Music Library/Publisher back in 2000 through TAXI, Jason Bush recently notified us that he received placements on Dateline NBC, HBO Specials, XM Radio, and usage with AOL.

Paul Longland recently notified us that through an International Management/Publishing/Production company that has tons of hits and cuts, he had his song placed on the TV series High School Reunion.

Through the same company, Paul also had his song cut on a major artists album with Universal in Germany. This was a result of a forward through TAXI almost two years ago!

Bobby Belfry's Jazz/Pop songs "What's Your Story?" and "So What?" was included on a Smooth Jazz compilation CD released in Europe as a result of a forward to an Independent Label through TAXI. The owner of the label also plans to distribute Bobby's debut album throughout much of Europe.

TAXI member Suzannah Doyle recently reported 18 different placements as a result of a forward through TAXI to an online music licensing company that supplies music to film, TV, video games, Internet, and DVD projects. Legoland licensed her "Merry Go Round" song to use for a year with a display of a Lego carousel and Ferris wheel at Legoland in California. A January 2009 movie called Sins of Commission will also showcase two of Suzannah's songs. "TAXI has helped me grow as a composer in so many ways: It has helped (and continues to help) me understand what the business side of the music industry involves; how to improve my recording production values, how to better describe and present my particular musical style to the world at-large; and, most important, how perseverance, patience, and constant improvement of one's craft is the key to creating a satisfying (and successful) career as a composer," Suzannah said.

After signing seven songs with a very successful LA-based music publisher through TAXI, TAXI member Peter Koellerer and his co-composer/producer Thomas Viehboeck had their song "Plan C" featured on the ABC Family TV series Kyle XY. Sonic Adventure Project's song was featured in an episode of the show called "Does Kyle Dream of Electric Fish?" "I had also personally enjoyed watching the first KyleXY season quite a lot and was happy for that reason as well," he said.

TAXI member Lisa Richards had her Neo-Soul song "Just You and Me" included on a Warner Brothers compilation CD released in Poland. This deal was a result of a forward through TAXI to an independent record label." I was coming to the end of my first year membership and I had had about 15 forwards but nothing concrete had come of any of them. ... It was about one day from the time the company contacted me saying they liked my tracks, to when they called to tell me that my song had been chosen for this compilation. When they told me that I would be on a CD with Nina Simone, Christina Aguilera, Joss Stone, and Corinne Bailey Rae ... I was even more excited. I renewed my membership!" Lisa said.

After many forwards through TAXI to various independent labels, publishers, libraries, online licensing companies, and more, member Nick Kepics received many placements. One of the deals he received was a placement on ABC Family’s drama TV series called “Beautiful People.” He also had his song “Uma Cobra Louca” in the movie “Mini’s First Time,” which now airs on HBO and other movie channels. “My largest sense of satisfaction comes from the fact that I know my music is being played all over the globe in many different countries,” he said.

TAXI member Laura Sorenson’s song “I Will Think of You” was featured on Lifetime’s “Army Wives.” The song aired in a June 15 episode of the show. The deal was a result of a TAXI forward to a leading LA-based music publisher. “The response I have received since the show aired has been very moving, especially since so many of the letters are about how they are dealing with the loss of a loved one,” she said.

“Hard work pays personal and financial gains,” which is what TAXI member Philip Waters stated when he recently notified TAXI that he had his two Rock/Metal songs “Stutter Junkie” and “Chain Smokin” placed on episode 12 of MTV’s “Real World/Road Rules Challenge.” The company that he was forwarded to by TAXI contacted him a year later to notify him of the placement.

From a previous connection he made through TAXI two years ago with his song “Free,” Robert and his co-writer Dave W. were recently informed that their song was featured on the May 16 season finale episode of “America’s Funniest Home Videos.” With all the options set to be picked up by the company, the licensing fees would total approximately $20,000! This airing would be noted as the single largest licensing fee this music publishing company has ever received for a TV placement. Here’s what Robert had to say: “I never would have made this connection without TAXI and I’ve also realized that patience is the name of the game! Patience and consistency.”

TAXI member Jonny Blu was recently informed that Universal Music in Eastern Europe will be releasing his first Swing/Pop album in mid-June. His band will fly to Europe to play live, and will also play on national TV. “It all started with a placement (through TAXI) of one of my songs, “Girl From Ipanema,” on a Jazz compilation CD and they ended up liking my whole album so much they asked me if I’d be up for having it released... I couldn’t exactly say no.”

A February 2008 episode of NBC’s “Lipstick Jungle” featured TAXI member Jeff Lopez’s song, “Prospects.” “TAXI has helped me find a way of getting a little extra money to help finance the recordings of my compositions. It also gives me a little validation as a composer and a little hope that with some hard work and persistence, I can compose music full-time,” Jeff said.

Hip-Hop artist and TAXI member Harvey Roundtree Jr. recently signed his album The Unexpected, They Made Me to an independent music distributor. It took six months to hear back from the company after the forward through TAXI, but it resulted in his CD getting exposure to 400+ markets online, and the possibility to be sold in stores such as Best Buy, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and Target. “TAXI has helped me tremendously by providing me with the chance to be in way more markets than I could have been in alone. This deal will definitely create a greater opportunity for more sales and exposure,” he said.

As a direct result of a TAXI forward, Stephen Baird was hired as a staff composer on a very popular daytime talk show to produce Urban Instrumentals. And as an active member on the TAXI forum, Stephen collaborated with another TAXI member on some Hip-Hop tracks. They ended up signing two songs with a publisher, and the publisher requested several more songs. “What a great investment your company has been! I will definitely be renewing! You guys are changing my life one listing at a time! THANK YOU TAXI!!!!!!” he said.

TAXI Member James Henderson recently received a phone call from the director of an independent film company and the director ended up licensing James’ songs “We Stay The Same,” “Today’s The Day,” and two others he wrote specifically for the film. The songs were placed in the Indie film Graduation, which was scheduled to release in early May 2008. “The most significant way TAXI has helped me and my career is to make good on their promise: they get my music into the hands of people who can do something with it. I am quite certain my list of musical accomplishments would be a lot lighter without TAXI. I get excited and inspired every time a listing arrives in my INBOX that fits my style,” he said.

“Dreaming in Colored Waters,” a song by TAXI member Darrin Frison, was chosen to be placed in an upcoming Logo/MTV series, “Gimme Sugar.” “After sitting down and catching my breath, I was like, ‘WHA?!?!’ Then, ‘WHOO HOO!!’ It was exciting! I had been forwarded before, but this was the first IMMEDIATE response I had gotten from the company it was forwarded to, and for it to be for Logo/MTV made it even more amazing!” he said.

Brad Paxton’s Indie Rock song “I’m Gonna Change” was featured in CBS’s “Cold Case.” It was in the “Spiders” episode, which aired in February. “This was my first deal ever, and the fact that a highly-rated TV show was interested in music that I wrote and recorded in my bedroom, well, it was just hugely validating,” he said.

Dean Krippaehne’s song “Do Your Thing” was picked up by an artist in Germany named Stefanie Heinzmann. Her album was released in March and debuted at #8 on Billboard’s European Top 100 Charts. “I was obviously quite stoked when I found out that a new artist on Universal had cut one of my songs, but I had no idea who Stefanie Heinzmann was at the time. It was only after I Googled her and found out that she had just won Germany's version of “American Idol,” had exposure to millions of TV viewers, and already had a single sitting at #3 on Germany's top 100 charts that I started feel really lucky to have landed on her CD,” Dean said.

Barbara Martin’s song “Ready for Love” was featured on a March 31 episode of ABC Family’s “Greek.” Actress Amber Vox sang the song with the instrumental tracks from Barbara’s CD. “This was the biggest thing that had happened for me with my songwriting,” she said.

Jean Custeau’s song, “Deux Millions D’etoiles” was played during the February 1 episode of USA’s “Monk.” "I've been member of TAXI since September 2007 and I'm surely convinced, it's the best thing in my over-30-years of my musical life,” he said.

Because of a deal with a music library, a documentary called “I Love What I Do” featured Glenn Shambroom’s song “Flexible Flyer.” His song “Shoulder Blade” was also used in an episode of “Quarterlife,” which was recently picked up by NBC. “Before joining TAXI, I had no idea about music libraries, or how to get my music in the hands of people who can make use of it,” he said.

Steve and Karen Multer have recently confirmed that they've signed licensing deals with more than seven different music libraries. Deals thus far have ranged from placements on CBS’s “CSI” music in opening and closing credits of "Ossobucco" (Riverwest Films) starring Illeana Douglas and Mike Star. Their song “Look Out For Love” was also added to a three-disc Jazz compilation album for distribution in Europe. "Everybody thinks their material is great, but a brilliant resource like TAXI is the key to getting perspective and putting your music to the test,” they said.

Gabriele Bazzi Berneri, a TAXI member all the way in Italy, had his song “Murders Mansion” featured in ABC’s “Dirty Sexy Money” through an established and high-profile LA-based music library. “I felt very excited about [the deal], not only for the money, but also because I’m very fond of film/TV music,” he said.

TAXI member Will Derryberry had his song “Seven” placed in NBC’s “Life.” Another NBC show, “Friday Night Lights,” used his song “Where Your Heart Lives.” “[TAXI is] really helping Indie songwriters like myself achieve things that weren't possible 15 years ago,” Will said.

“The Lucky Ones,” an upcoming film from Lionsgate, used one of TAXI member Joe Aukofer’s songs, “Same Old.” The movie stars Tim Robbins and Rachel McAdams. “I was very humbled by the news, actually. Given the amount of amazing songs and great talent out there, I feel very fortunate to have one of my songs included in this movie,” he said.

TAXI member Ted Fox recently signed a four-year exclusive contract with the owner of a Texas-based music production library for two of his instrumentals: “Sagebrush & Orchids” and “Song for the “Quilt.” “I live in a VERY small, isolated mountain town of about 4,000-6,000 people. My music would NEVER have gotten into the right hands if it weren't for TAXI,” Ted said.

TAXI member Ross Seligman and his band Echo Helstorm will have their song played during a February 18, 2008 episode of “One Tree Hill.” The band’s song is called “Where I Sleep.” “When we got the call about the song being in the show, we were ecstatic. It took a lot of hard work, time, and endless patience but it is worth all of it. We are hoping this is the beginning of more!” Ross said.

Dan, Jeremy, and Theresa Brooks (also known as Apocalypse Cow) had their Blues song “Been Down So Long” placed in an episode of ABC’s “Samantha Who?” “It was very career affirming to hear our music on primetime. All the countless hours we've spent composing and marketing are finally paying off (literally),” Theresa said.

Still raking in the benefits from the music library/publisher she was signed with through TAXI, Susan Nikas’s song, “Yellow Van,” was recently placed in the Lifetime TV Movie called Gossip, which is being released in 2008. “I credit TAXI with improving my writing, with expanding my musical contacts, and generally encouraging me. Sometimes the comments on my songs have been ‘tough love’ but they have definitely forced me to improve and grow,” she said.

TAXI member Bill Gaunce’s song “Midnight Train” will be included in an upcoming Indie horror movie called The 13th Alley. “I was very surprised when I was contacted with the news that my song ‘Midnight Train’ was going to be placed in a movie called The 13th Alley. The song had been forwarded twice before so I guess the third time was the charm,” Bill said.

TAXI member Stan Swiniarski recently landed a few deals through TAXI. His song, “All Up, All In,” was featured in an episode of the Discovery Health Channel’s Lost It. He also received a four-song licensing deal with an LA-based music library. The songs included in that deal were: “Mexico,” “One Sunset at a Time,” “Sweet Destiny,” and “End of the Rope.” He also signed a licensing deal for one of his songs with a U.K.-based publishing company. “TAXI has really helped me by providing a channel for my non-Country music and compositions,” he said.

Through a listing requesting vintage ’80s material, TAXI member Beth Scalet signed a two-song deal with a music library. The songs in the deal are “In the Daylight” and “Missing You.” “TAXI helped my career by bringing me this opportunity to capitalize on some of my older material and give me my first official ‘break’ into publishing. Previously, all my material was available on my own Indie releases. This opportunity is also a film/TV opportunity, an area I knew nothing about before joining TAXI,” she said.

Maine TAXI member Gary Sredzienski’s song “Tuscan Stroll” was recently placed in ABC’s Dirty Sexy Money and is also slated to appear in CBS’s Everybody Hates Chris. “I am doing this from the total opposite end of the continent... in Maine... I just keep on submitting stuff to all kids of listings. You just never know,” he said.

CBS’s Everybody Hates Chris will feature TAXI member Brad Mersereau’s Christmas Carol in a December 10 episode. “I believe my Christmas Carol's message is universal and timely: ‘Why can’t there be a Christmas Carol sung in the spring and summer too? Look in the mirror to discover the love that lives in you,’” he said.

TAXI member Joe Curtis had two of his songs, “Sing His Praises” and “Caught in a Rainstorm,” placed on the Friday Night Lights DVDs. Joe received this deal after connecting with a prominent West Coast-based music publisher through TAXI.

TAXI member Kent Marcum received a 20-song deal with Harpo Productions. “I was happy about [the deal] and knew that a Harpo placement was another vehicle to get my music into other places. I was actually more excited when a fellow musician called me and told me that she had heard one of my songs on a Harpo television show,” he said. “Without TAXI I would not be able to say that my music has been heard on one of the most highly rated shows on network television.”

Dreamtime Lullabies will feature TAXI member Colin S. O’Dwyer’s song “Your Dreams Wait for You” as its title track. The CD is being released internationally The American Institute for Arts and Communities. “After having dozens of forwards, I was thrilled when my song was selected for the project. It was my first deal through TAXI. Soon after I signed 17 Pop/Rock songs to two separate music libraries through TAXI as well,” he said.

TAXI member Al Jewer and his co-writer Andy landed a deal for their song “Walk to the Water” with an Executive Producer of a children’s TV show. The song will accompany underwater shots of sea turtles. The song will also be featured on the DVD project. “TAXI has helped us by both allowing us to get music to new clients as well as providing an outlet for more meditative and healing music. This genre is again gaining in popularity, and TAXI provides an excellent opportunity for us to find producers looking for it,” he said.

TAXI member Bryan Bryant’s song “Come Back” was used in an episode All My Children. “TAXI has offered me an outlet to some great resources! I’ve not only received national airplay on ABC, but it has help give credibility to my music and encouragement to pursue further musical endeavors,” he said.

Marla Lewis, a full-time elementary school teacher and TAXI member, received a placement with a Los Angeles-based publishing company for her song “Jackson Avenue.” “TAXI is a great gateway for folks like us who don’t ‘know anybody.’ It broadens the playing field of opportunities so that anyone with talent and perseverance has an honest shot at actually getting somewhere,” she said.

The Friday Night Lights boxed set features “Can’t Call This House a Home” by TAXI member Brian Emmert and his band, Saints and Sinners. He then received a five-year publishing deal with an independent label/publisher. “We did not really know what kind of results to expect from TAXI, but we signed up and hoped for the best. When we found out that one of our songs was going to be included on the Friday Night Lights Box set, we were thrilled,” he said.

TAXI member Stephen Snider signed a 13-song publishing deal with a West Coast library. Two of his songs, “One More Situation” and “That’s All I Know,” were placed in the Northern Exposure 6th season DVD collection. His song, “Another Trainwreck,” was used in an episode of NBC’s Friday Night Lights. “We never would have gotten these songs to the proper people without TAXI,” he said.

Mary Thompstone, a TAXI member from Ireland, signed a deal with a Nashville-based publisher for film and TV opportunities. “I find TAXI easy to use and with the time difference, I can work peacefully at night with no interruptions on the site,” she said.

In the past year, TAXI member Joe Curtis has signed 20 songs to four different music publishers.

“If You Ain’t Got the Money,” a song by TAXI member Marty Attridge, aired during an April 15 episode of CBS’s drama Without a Trace. “It was very exciting to hear one of our songs on a major TV series. It was our first placement. Being a songwriter/musician for many years it is very gratifying to gain some recognition,” he said.

MTV licensed six of TAXI member Margaret McClure’s songs for two of its shows Taquita & Kaui and Making the Band. The songs are: “Make U,” “I'm In Love With Your Boyfriend,” “Hey Angel,” “The Edge,” “If it Was You,” and “Outside.” “I was happy about [the deal] and will continue to have a good working relationship with MTV,” she said.

TAXI member Ben Connelly signed a 10-song deal with a music publisher for placement in film and TV projects. “ ... I see this deal as potentially bringing up my income from songwriting a bit. And, of course more people will hopefully hear my music,” Ben said.

TAXI member Denny Earnest had six of his Hawaiian and Reggae tunes placed in National Lampoon’s Bag Boy, due out later this year. “I'll be excited sitting there listening, and watching the credits. One of my goals was to sit in a theatre and watch my name in the credits,” he said.

TAXI member Brad Mersereau had two songs, “Song for Sanya” and “Feeling Lucky” placed in the Chris Rock film I Think I Love My Wife. ABC’s Ugly Betty also featured one of Brad’s songs, “Departure,” in a recent episode. “Tune placement in movies and/or television has been a lifelong dream... it was a... total thrill not only to hear my music, but also to receive two composition credits and two performance credits on the big screen,” he said.

Warner Bros.’s Spring Breakdown will feature one of TAXI member Todd Sloan’s songs, “(She’s) Kickin’ my Ass.” “I will say getting that first placement, especially in a film, was a nice boost to keep at it—it made me feel that the time and money I was spending on recording and marketing the music was worth it,” he said.

TAXI members Chuck Henry and Vince Constantino recently had their tracks included on a smooth Jazz compilation CD released by Sony/BMG. The CD has gone triple platinum in Poland. Chuck’s song on the CD is called “Mosaic” and Vince’s is called “Deep Dark Blue.” Regarding the deal, Vince said: “I was obviously really happy to hear my song was chosen, as I know there are tons of talented people making music out there who submit to TAXI. What blew me away, though, was reading the list of other artists on the disc: Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra, George Bensen, Tony Bennett, Basia, Louis Armstrong, Gladys Knight, Miles Davis. Needless to say, I was humbled to see my name next to theirs and to know my song would be heard out of the same CD players around the world as their timeless music will be.” Chuck also credited TAXI for his recent success: “I don't think I'd be where I am today without TAXI. It has been so valuable to me in many ways. Aside from getting a record deal and lots of publishing deals from TAXI, it has helped me even more so in other, more indirect ways.”

TAXI member Ron Ermini had two of his songs, "When You've Had Enough" and "I'm Crazy 'Bout You," placed in a recent episode of the hit Fox TV series "House."

Colorado-based TAXI member Jody Adams had three songs placed in "Access Hollywood." The songs were "New Morning," "Solitaire," and "Ella's Walk." His song "Blue Dancer" was also featured in CW's "Gilmore Girls." "As my composing tastes have developed and changed over the years, TAXI's diverse and 'ever-changing' smorgasbord of list-requests allows me to find a place to submit the material," Jody said.

TAXI member Ross Seligman signed with a Los Angeles-based music publisher. Ross and his band Echo Helstrom are based in Portland. "I really felt like I had broken through the gatekeepers to something potentially wonderful that I would never have had access to without TAXI. I love Portland Oregon and want to stay here, but many of the people I need to hear Echo Helstrom are in LA. Thanks to TAXI, I can live in Portland and still reach these people," he said.

TAXI member Susan Nikas had two of her songs “Pay Your Money” and “Yellow Van” in ABC Family’s Wildfire. The songs aired during the January 15, 2007 episode of the show. “I have been a TAXI member since about 2000 and credit TAXI with all my improvements as far as song-writing is concerned,” she said.

The feature film Weiners starring Jenny McCarthy will feature TAXI member Kent Forward’s song “Wanted Man.” “I was thrilled to hear the news. This placement was procured by the same publisher that placed a song of mine in the film The Last Ride starring Dennis Hopper, so that one TAXI submission and subsequent relationship with this publisher continues to pay off,” he said.

TAXI member Glenn Shambroom signed an eight-song deal with a Los Angeles-based music publisher for film and TV projects. “I care a great deal about what I do (writing, recording, performing), but I don’t have much appetite, or time, for ‘beating the bushes,’ looking around for opportunities to get my music into the hands of the people who can really do something with it. TAXI gives me an easy way to connect with people who can make use of what I have to offer,” he said.

TAXI member Raymond Barker had a Hip-Hop track in the DVD version of the NBC hit show Friday Night Lights. The song is called “Mr government.” Raymond has also had several songs in NBC’s The Black Donnellys. “TAXI has made me change my whole perspective on what I want to do in the music industry,” he said.

Jogo Gomez signed a publishing deal with a West Coast company for his song “Why Is It,” a 1940s-style Jazz standard. When the TAXI member found out about the deal, he was “that much more fueled and inspired to keep on writing, submitting, advancing [himself], and getting that much better at doing the one thing [he loves] the most in life, and that is writing songs!”

Blair Bielawski’s song “What A Day” was placed in the NBC show Las Vegas via an Arizona-based music library. The member’s song was played on the show during a December 2006 episode. Since then, two more of his songs were placed in the show. “No one connected with any network TV show would have found out about my music without the help of TAXI... The door TAXI opened for me made all the difference,” Blair said.

TAXI member Bruce Hilton’s song “Can't Get Over You” was licensed for the CW TV series Veronica Mars. The song was featured during the November 28, 2006, episode of the show. Bruce was thrilled when he found out about the deal: “This was my first deal, and it cemented my confidence that I was on the right track with TAXI, and that I could repeat this success.”

TAXI member Wayne Ammons signed a deal with a production library for his song “These Colors Don’t Run.” “TAXI has been a valuable resource. It’s helped me to sharpen my writing and recording skills as well as to understand the perspective of a professional songwriter,” Wayne said.

Through TAXI, member Matt Hirt has had several songs placed on TV shows, including Access Hollywood, Standoff, The View, and Girlfriends. One of his songs will also appear in the new Chris Rock Movie I Think I Love My Wife, which is set to open in about a month.

TAXI member Frank Longo landed a five-song deal with a major LA-based music publisher. “Many thanks to TAXI and all of the professional reviewers who were very helpful with their critiques,” he said.

“A Moment Away” by TAXI Member Freddy Litwiniuk played in ABC’s Men in Trees. “I had only a brief description of how the song would be used, so I didn’t know exactly what to expect. When it came on, I was really excited, and felt a sense of accomplishment because I know how hard it is to get to each higher step in music; think of all the musicians competing for that placement. I felt like my hard work had been rewarded. It was a fantastic feeling, and I hope to feel it again soon,” Freddie said.

In the two years that Steve Parrish has been a TAXI member, he’s signed four songs with a production music library, had a song placed in The N network’s South of Nowhere and Dane Cook’s Tourgasm on HBO. He’s also had one song placed in the Indy film Window Theory. “The pitching process through TAXI not only helped focus my writing, it helped me become more adept at knowing what to pitch for what listings. For the modest cost involved, TAXI has been a bargain!”

TAXI Member Andy McCutcheon had his song “Devil's Favorite Angel” featured during the trailer, a scene, and closing credits for Shakespeare’s Richard III. “The film is slated for release this March, but the trailer, which features our song, is currently online, and seeing it for the first time was a real rush! I can’t wait for the opening this March, because the song is also being used in a crucial scene and the closing credits,” he said.

TAXI member Robert Cooper had his song “Free” featured in an episode of ABC’s Men in Trees. “I spoke with the song’s co-writer, Dave Wilson, beforehand and we were both really hoping for a 5- or 10-second clip of the song—we would have been fine with that. You can imagine my surprise when the song came on and aired for an entire scene—a full 60 second clip... it was pretty sweet.”