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Christian Music expert, Michael Puryear from Final Four/Universal Music, says it's "This close." |
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Successful Members panelists, Matt Hirt (earns his entire living from music as result of TAXI deals), Elliott Park (landed publishing deal through TAXI, that resulted in #1 Country Hit), Michael Laskow, Denny Earnest (earns his entire living from music as result of TAXI deals), Adam Watts & Andy Dodd (one TAXI forward resulted in deals that brought them cuts on 9 million albums so far, and a hit with Jesse McCartney).
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Electronic Music expert Barbara Cohen takes a CD from a member. |
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The Mentor Luncheon in full swing. Nine members and a mentor at each table, with the mentors rotating every fifteen minutes. |
These members are hanging on every word that Country Music mentor Diana Williamson says.
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Urban Music expert Stacey Turner definitely has the attention of these two gentlemen at the Mentor Luncheon.
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The Publishing all-stars line up for a photo after their panel. (L to R) Ted Lowe, President of Choicetracks; Judy Stakee, Sr. V.P., Warner Chappell; Michael Laskow; Jeff Freundlich, President, Wired Whirled Music; Cassie Lord, General Mgr., 5 Alarm Music; Michael Eames, President, Pen Music Group. |
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Judy Stakee listens to a member's question while Jeff Freundlich appears to be sneaking a peek at her notes. Maybe he's trying to figure out how she was so highly instrumental in launching Sheryl Crow's career. |
Camille and Kelly Rudisill of the band, Karmina, surrounded by young men in the jam area of Road Rally Alley. We have the feeling these young ladies attract young men wherever they go! |
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A couple of happy members stand and deliver near the entrance to Road Rally Alley. The sign said, Play, Jam, Collaborate, and Hang Out Here, and hundreds of people did just that. |
A member takes a few minutes to update his iPod while poolside. Ahhh... Los Angeles in November!
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John Braheny, author of 'The Craft and Business of Songwriting,' gives some pretty heavy-duty advice to this member at the One to One Mentoring Sessions.
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Two-time Grammy Nominated Producer, Frank Fuchs gives some Grammy-level advice to this member at the One to One Mentoring Sessions.
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Michael Lloyd (wearing sunglasses) has produced more than 100 Gold and Platinum Records and hundreds of songs for film and TV during his lengthy career. These five lucky members were finalists in a contest to work with him on one of their songs in his studio in Beverly Hills. Richard Harris (4th from left) won, and he his joined by (from the left): Amy Monaghan, Karen Jacobsen, Sunny Hilden, and Joseph Alley.
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We had to add Steve Corn (Co-founder, Big Fish Media, in striped shirt) to the Declaration of Independents panel for obvious reasons! The gents with the shaved heads are (L to R) Tony VanVeen, Exec. V.P., Disc Makers; Michael Colledge, V.P. and Financial Advisor, Merill Lynch; and Derek Sivers, Founder and President, CDBaby; and Michael Laskow (with hair).
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Good friends Michael Laskow (standing) and Derek Sivers (CDBaby) yuck it up at somebody else's expense.
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TAXI's Sr. Director of A&R, Chris Baptiste, and the entire audience listen carefully to a panel response during the Publishers Listening panel.
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 More Road Rally Photos!
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"The TAXI rally was one of the most wonderful experiences I have had in our business."
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— Alan Abrahams,
TAXI Member
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"Thank you for the singularly most exciting weekend for me as a composer and songwriter."
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— Nik Sakellarides,
TAXI Member
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"Some of the greatest musical information and networking ever presented in one glorious place."
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— Ellen St. Peter,
TAXI Member
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"Again, it was great. It was my fifth and I came away inspired and full of new ideas."
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— Tom Johnson,
TAXI Member
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"What a fantastic Road Rally. Every time we go it gets better! We learned so much and now we are ready to roll!"
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— Nancy & Phil Halpin,
TAXI Members
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"The way I figure it, I get the return on my membership investment three times over, just from the Rally."
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— Bill Edwards,
TAXI Member
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"Thank you again for trying so hard to make everyone feel like they are a part of this and keeping the quality so high!!"
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— Steve Fulton,
TAXI Member |
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"The one-on-one mentoring has been very advantageous for me!"
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— Zupe,
TAXI Member
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"I found the Road Rally to not only be incredibly informative, but also a total blast! The convention makes the TAXI membership fee seem a bargain!"
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— Jessica Treat,
TAXI Member
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"This was the first one I've been to and it was enlightening, inspirational and extremely helpful."
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— Scott Atkinson,
TAXI Member
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"Again, it was great. It was my fifth and I came away inspired and full of new ideas."
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— Tom Johnson,
TAXI Member
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"Thank you for the singularly most exciting weekend for me as a composer and songwriter."
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— Nik Sakellarides,
TAXI Member
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"Where else could an old hippy, pro country guitarist/writer from California meet a techno-dance programmer from England and develop a close friendship?"
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— Tom Johnson,
TAXI Member
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"The Road Rally was a life changing event and has helped my music career in so many different positive ways."
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— Ellen St. Peter,
TAXI Member
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"The TAXI rally was one of the most wonderful experiences I have had in our business."
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— Alan Abrahams
TAXI Member
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"Thank you for the singularly most exciting weekend for me as a composer and songwriter."
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— Nik Sakellarides,
TAXI Member
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"I learned things about songwriting, about production, about studio equipment, and about the business. Thank you for providing such an incredible resource."
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— Scott Atkinson,
TAXI Member
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"I seriously didn't expect such a loving, openhearted and giving group of people."
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— Nik Sakellarides,
TAXI Member
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"Being able to be around so many people from all walks of life, all having the same purpose (love of music) was truly a blessing."
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— Lance Newman,
TAXI Member
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"After the rally, the friend that I brought looked at me and said, "I'll never hear a song the same way again."
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— Zupe,
TAXI Member
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