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Picking and Placing Instrumental Cues in Reality TV

Hollywood Music Supervisor Jonathan Weiss and Reality TV Editor David McIntosh pull back the curtain on how music is selected, edited, and ultimately placed in reality TV shows. You won't find detailed information like this in any college courses or books that we've seen. Read this three-part interview and you'll have a much better idea of what can make your music more appealing to TV Editors and Music Supervisors alike.

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Passenger Profile: Robbie Hancock

Passenger Profile: Robbie Hancock

TAXI member Robbie Hancock made the most common mistake many new TAXI members make. Then, he figured it out, got down to business, and now he's well on his way to becoming successful writing music for television and film. Robbie is a shining example of how having the right attitude contributes so much to your success.

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Which Is Easier: Songwriting or Composing Instrumental Cues?

Which Is Easier: Songwriting or Composing Instrumental Cues?

The debate continues! Which is easier for you: songs or cues? TAXI member Paul Croteau shares his insights as to why writing an instrumental cue is the path of least resistance, and has led to him becoming very productive and prolific, even with a full-time job.

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Recent TAXI Member Success Stories
Terrell BurtTerrell Burt had a song placed in an international film ...
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Mike CollinsMTV show featured a song by Mike Collins ...
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Tom HoyTom Hoy’s song was on Switched at Birth ...
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Bill GordonBill Gordon’s song was heard in an Amazon show ...
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Cool Stuff
How to Build a Home Studio for Only $350!

How to Build a Home Studio for Only $350!

After our TAXI TV viewers saw how minimal Matt Hirt's studio was last week, we got emails asking for recommendations on gear for a basic studio setup. While different people have different preferences, this guy's video gives some solid advice for setting up a basic, yet very functional studio with nothing more than your computer and $350 worth of other gear.

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TAXI's FREE Convention for Members and Guests

TAXI's FREE Convention for Members and Guests

It's never too early to start planning for our FREE convention. Take a look at some of the great things we had for our members at last year's Road Rally.

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Music Industry Videos

Country Songwriting Techniques with Ralph Murphy

There are so many actionable tips in this episode of TAXI TV, that you won't be able to write them all down without hitting the pause button!

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How to Make Your Samples Sound More Realistic

Want to understand what articulations do, and how to do them? Watch this tutorial!

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