TAXI TV

Michael plays Instrumentals and Cues from TAXI members Russell Landwehr, Keith LuBrant, and Andy Gabrys to show how Instrumentals and Instrumental Cues are composed, arranged, and produced. Recorded on 8/1/16 via Ustream

Michael answers viewers questions about TAXI, making the right kind of music, what to compose for Film and TV placements, how the A&R process works, how to interpret TAXI's Industry Listings, and much more in this EXTREMELY informative episode! Recorded on 8/22/16

Multi-Platinum Producer/Mixer/Engineer Rob Chiarelli reviews TAXI members' songs and gives some great mixing advice! MORE ON ROB: http://finalmix.com/Final_Mix,_Inc./Home.html JOIN TAXI NOW: http://bit.ly/28KMOaz

Electronica artist and producer Astronautica is really hitting the radar in the beat scene. When you watch this interview you'll understand why! She's talented, humble, and generous with her advice. Watch this and be inspired! Recorded on 7/25/16

Michael gets some help from the viewers as to which panels and classes they'd like to see at the upcoming TAXI Road Rally, November 3-6th!

Robin Frederick joined us for some great in-depth analysis as to the moods and scenes viewers songs could work for. Robin's general songwriting analysis is mind blowing in this episode. Recorded on 7/11/16 - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/music-marketing-online JOIN TAXI: http://bit.ly/28KMOaz

Learn how to create better material for Film and TV Music Licensing by incorporating a single mood or emotion into your piece! Recorded on 6/27/16 - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/music-marketing-online JOIN TAXI: http://bit.ly/28KMOaz

Music that was forwarded and returned for a $150,000 soft drink commercial played with the viewers voting! Would you license this music for a big commercial? Watch and find out! Recorded on 6/20/16 - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/music-marketing-online JOIN TAXI: http://bit.ly/28KMOaz

Michael plays submissions that were forwarded and returned for TAXI Listing S160527MC and the viewing audience cast votes as to whether or not they would send the music to the company that requested it. Recorded on 6/13/16 - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/music-marketing-online JOIN TAXI: http://taxi.com/join

Music production advice for film and TV music licensing. Michael did a remote episode with TAXI members Chuck Henry and Stephen Baird showing how to build Hip Hop Instrumental Cues for TV and an EDM Song. Do NOT miss this episode!! JOIN TAXI: https://www.taxi.com/join/?cid=&icid=&mvar= Recorded on 6/6/16 - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/music-marketing-online

Scott was so great two weeks ago that we asked him back to cover more TAXI A&R specific questions and give live feedback on viewer songs. The live audience loved the show, and so will you! JOIN TAXI: https://www.taxi.com/join Recorded on 5/23/16 - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/music-m...

TAXI member Richard Dance joins Michael and plays a bunch of great music that exemplifies what great groove feels like. Richard gives very detailed instructions about how he creates such great feel with a minimum of gear. You're going to love this episode! Check out Richard's stuff: https://thecrawdaddy.bandcamp.com JOIN TAXI: https://www.taxi.com/join/?cid=&icid=&mvar= Recorded on 5/16/16 via Ustream

TAXI A&R person Scott Warren talks about what screeners look for, how they approach their work, and more! Recorded on 5/9/16 via Ustream

Michael and the viewing audience review music that was Forwarded and Returned for TAXI Listing # U160328HO, asking for music for a $30,000 TV Commercial request. Recorded on 5/2/16 - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/music-marketing-online

Ralph Murphy joins us to give feedback on viewers' songs and tell the audience which song forms and tempos are making the most hits! To get more info on Ralph and buy his book click here: http://murphyslawsofsongwriting.com/ Recorded on 4/25/16

Peter Malick from WestlakePro.com stops by to recommend gear for beginner, intermediate, and top of the line home studios and answer questions.

Composer Lydia Ashton was was the John Braheny Award recipient at the TAXI Road Rally on November 6th, 2015. She came by the TAXI office the day after the Rally to talk about her journey to becoming a successful TV composer.