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How Music Is Pitched, Chosen, and Licensed

If you’ve ever wanted to ask a Music Supervisor and a Music Licensing person about how they pitch and pick music, reading this interview with Frank Palazzolo and Shannon Quisenberry will give you the “fly on the wall” experience you’ve always wanted!

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Putting Off the Road Rally is Delaying Your Own Success.

Putting Off the Road Rally is Delaying Your Own Success.

Want to see if you made it into any of the official TAXI Road Rally photos? Are you wondering what you might have missed by not getting off your couch and joining us this past November? Satisfy your curiosity by looking at this photo diary!

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Passenger Profile: Patty Boss, Part Two

Passenger Profile: Patty Boss, Part Two

Staying motivated to keep cranking out music can be really hard when you haven’t seen any money come from it yet. Successful TAXI member Patty Boss gives some great advice you can take to the bank – eventually!

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Recent TAXI Member Success Stories
Bob MeteBob Mete’s music featured on The CW, NBC, and more ...
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Jerry HonigmanAmazon Studios and others use music from Jerry Honigman ...
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Anna YarbroughAnna Yarbrough has first placement with Kardashian show ...
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Terrell BurtTerrell Burt’s music has been placed on several networks in just a few weeks ...
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Michael GoldsteinMichael Goldstein has gotten five deals in 10 months ...
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Vasyl TkachA Top British Music Library signed tracks from TAXI Member Vasyl Tkach ...
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Cool Stuff
Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting

Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting

If you don't already have this songwriting classic, you should! You'll love how you don't have to read it cover to cover. Got a problem while you're writing a song? Find the section of the book that covers it, and bam -- problem solved. It's like having Robin Frederick coaching you as you write!

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Output Platform Desk

Output Platform Desk

There are things you can do to make your songs much more appealing to music supervisors working on TV shows, feature films, and TV commercials. If using this book helps you land just one nice placement, the book will be paid for many times over! Don't "throw darts" and hope for the best. "Aim" at your targets with this easy-to-read book!

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Music Industry Videos

Getting the Most from Orchestral Samples and Virtual Instruments

Don’t miss this one-of-kind episode with a man who will get your head pointed in directions you might have never uncovered on your own. Martin Tichy will discuss the “floor plan” of an orchestra, articulations, bowing techniques, and anything else I can think of to get this humble, generous man to teach you things that make all the difference when using Orchestral Samples!

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Randon Purcell’s Music Industry Success “Secrets”

Randon Purcell is an incredibly deep well of information. He will tell you what works, what doesn’t, and how long it might take for your efforts to gain traction. He’s got some great advice for dealing with Music Libraries, Music Supervisors, and almost any other aspect of finding success while creating music for TV and film.

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