Placements in a Mercedes-Benz commercial, ABC, BET, and football broadcasts on ABC.
Robbin “RJ Full Range” Johnson – Moreno Valley, CA USA
Robbin has been with TAXI on and off for years. The feedback and critiques he received helped him grow, even during the periods when he wasn’t getting many forwards. Through TAXI, he made lasting connections that have led to placements in a Mercedes-Benz commercial, ABC’s Big Sky (with his song “Oh You”), BET’s Hit the Floor, and football broadcasts on ABC.
Robbin says: “The best part of TAXI is once you make a connection, it’s yours to build on. TAXI opened the door, but I got to walk through it. It’s such a powerful way to form lasting and lucrative relationships.”
Great placements, Robbin, especially that Mercedes TV commercial. Thanks for letting us know, and congratulations!
Landed a placement in a Google TV commercial
Ove Schei – Stokmarknes, Vesteraalen, Norway
Ove got the shock of his life when he received an email saying one of his tracks had been placed in a Google commercial. His heart rate jumped from 60 bpm to 120 as the news sank in.
Ove first connected with this publisher through TAXI years ago, and that relationship has led to placements with the National Bank of Greece, Vodafone, UPS Store holiday ads, and now Google.
He says: “If TAXI works for a guy from a small town above the Arctic Circle with just 4,000 people, it can work for anyone. TAXI gave me the tools, the connections, and the encouragement to keep going.”
We couldn’t be prouder of you, Ove! Congratulations on landing the Google commercial. That’s a great one, especially coming from a composer in a small town above the Arctic Circle. Stay warm, and let us know when you see Santa flying by in a couple of months!
Placements on Nat Geo, A&E, and several on Netflix
Andrew Reilly (aka Riff Kitten) – Plymouth, MN USA
When Andrew joined TAXI just two-and-a-half years ago, he had no sync network at all. Today, thanks to TAXI forwards, he’s signing more deals than he can keep up with—a good problem to have! His placements include:
- To Catch a Smuggler: Tropical Takedown (Nat Geo)
- Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Netflix)
- Lakefront Luxury (A&E)
- Later Daters (Netflix)
- Love Village (Netflix)
He says: “TAXI turned me from an isolated, frustrated musician into a sync composer with a steady stream of placements. The Road Rally gave me friendships and collaborators I now call family, and TAXI feedback continues to sharpen my skills. I finally look forward to opening my royalty statements!”
Wow, Andrew! From “zero” to “hero” in just two-and-a-half years! Congrats, and thanks for keeping us in the loop!!
Horror Film placement and lots of music signed to 5 companies via TAXI
Gary Shaffer – Point Pleasant, NJ USA
Gary shared that the past few weeks have been heating up with TAXI-related signings. He just completed a 15-song album of Country Hip-Hop instrumentals for a UK library, bringing his total with them to 19 tracks. He’s also close to finishing an album of Country songs for a publisher he first met at a TAXI Road Rally one-to-one session. His song “Good Man on a Bad Streak” appeared in the 2025 horror film The Dogs, now streaming.
Gary now has tracks signed with five music licensing companies, and he told us, “Each of these signings came from relationships and opportunities acquired through TAXI. The trifecta of connections, community, and comprehension TAXI offers can’t be beat. Joining TAXI and attending the Road Rally are by far the two most important things I’ve done for my music career.”
Congrats, Gary! We’re so happy to see your career taking off!!
Placements on Netflix, Peacock, and Polish TV shows helped fund her 1st album
Nicola Morrison – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nicola’s very first TAXI submission back in 2020 was forwarded and led to an exclusive deal for five songs. Years later, those songs are still generating placements and royalties, with appearances in Love Is Blind Japan (Netflix), Love Island USA (Peacock), and the Polish shows M Jak Miłość and Barwy Szczęścia.
She’s also just signed a new deal for in-store music, plus a repeating non-exclusive deal for two additional tracks. Nicola adds:
“TAXI gave me the foot in the door I needed. That first forward led to long-term collaborations, placements, and now passive income that’s helping fund my debut album. The feedback, the forwards, and the community have been absolutely invaluable.”
Great placements, Nicola, congratulations! We can wait to hear your album, and thanks for letting us know about your placements.
Got his first international placement and royalty payment
Stephen Wood – Seattle, WA USA
Stephen recently received his first international royalty from a dark tension track called “Pulse,” written almost 10 years ago and signed to an exclusive film trailer library he met at the 2023 Road Rally. Proof that patience pays off!
He also recently received a forward for another dark trailer piece that had been previously rejected many times. By revisiting old TAXI feedback and applying it, the track was finally forwarded. Stephen says:
“TAXI’s specific review comments and their personal support are why I’ve stayed a member. Add in the Road Rally, and you’ve got an unbeatable formula for growing as a composer.”
Congratulations, Stephen! You know what they say… you never forget your first!
10 placements in a single day
Robert L. Caviness, Jr. – Plymouth, MN USA
Robert hit a personal milestone with 10 placements in a single day. His collaboration with TAXI member Eliza Pope, “Rich Girl Problems,” was placed multiple times on the German news show Aktueller Bericht (Current Report) across Saarländischer Rundfunk, SWR FS, and Tagesschau 24.
Since joining TAXI less than three years ago, Robert has signed with nearly 10 publishers—all through TAXI connections.
He reflects: “Every single deal and placement I’ve had has come through TAXI. The Road Rally classes and feedback from TAXI’s screeners shaped me into a better sync composer. Honestly, every placement feels like a win for the entire TAXI community.”
Ten placements in a single day is quite an accomplishment, Robert! Thanks for letting us know, and please keep us in the loop as more placements roll in!
Got his first placements in Germany and South Korea
Dennis Hughett – Atlanta, GA USA
Dennis just celebrated his first-ever placements, with three instrumentals placed on international TV in Germany and South Korea. The tracks included a '60s guitar cue, a spy guitar cue, and a tension cue.
These placements were possible because of a key connection Dennis made at his very first TAXI Road Rally. He explains:
“The Rally was eye-opening. It educated me, corrected misconceptions I had about the sync world, and introduced me to the people who opened real doors. Four years of persistence with TAXI led to my first placements—and it feels like only the beginning.”
Congratulations, Dennis! Please let us know when more placements happen, and thanks for mentioning how important the Road Rally has been in helping you become a paid sync composer!
Signed 42 tracks, has tracks on 10 albums, and completed his 1st full album
Richard Couture – Granby, QC Canada
Richard’s track “New Beginnings” was forwarded by TAXI in May 2024. Since then, he has signed 42 tracks with that same library, composed instrumental cues for 10 albums, and completed his first full album of investigative crime tension music called “Shadows and Whispers.” He’s already been asked to start another one.
Richard says: “It’s only my second year with TAXI, but I’ve learned that consistency, hard work, and openness pay off. TAXI feedback, education, and opportunities are invaluable. I don’t have placements yet, but I know they’re coming, and I’m so grateful for the relationships I’ve built.”
Congratulations, Richard! Please let us know when those tracks start resulting in placements, and thank you for keeping us in the loop!