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Episodes
- Ask Michael Anything_ Sync Licensing Tips, AI Music, & TV Placement Secrets![051126]
This TAXI TV episode of "Ask Michael Anything" addresses music licensing, sync placements, AI music, contracts, and strategies for success in music libraries. It offers guidance for artists, producers, and composers on improving their work…
- Inside a Pro Track_ Developmental Arcs & Edit Points (Live Breakdown)![050426]
This episode of TAXI TV features a breakdown of a production music track, with guest Steve Barden discussing developmental arcs, edit points, and structure to help composers create music suitable for sync licensing in TV and film.
- What Nashville Is REALLY Looking For in Country Songs (Right Now)_[041326]
Steve Bloch, a Nashville music publisher, details what A&R professionals listen for in country songs, why some well-written songs aren't chosen, and the criteria for a "cut-worthy" song. The discussion covers authenticity, demo production,…
- Why Editors Reject Your Music (vs What They Actually Love)![040626]
In this episode of TAXI TV, host Michael Laskow and guest Dave Kropf discuss why editors reject music for film and TV. They explain that editors prioritize usability, flexibility, and ease of editing over production quality, and share insi…
- Why YOUR Music Doesn’t Get Placed (Sync Agent Explains)![033026]
On this episode of TAXI TV, sync agent Jim Thacker explains why music gets placed in film, TV, and media. He details what makes a track representable, how sync agents pitch music, and discusses the current and potential impact of AI on the…
- Reasons Your Music Isn’t Getting Licensed (And How to Fix It)![032326]
Why isn’t your music getting sync placements? If you’ve been submitting for film & TV opportunities but not getting licensed, this episode of TAXI TV breaks down 20 common reasons your music isn’t getting placed and what you can do to fix…
- Would YOU Forward This Song_ (Real A&R Decisions)[030926]
Would YOU Forward This Song_ (Real A&R Decisions)[030926] by TAXI Independent A&R
- Is Your Age Killing Your Sync Licensing Chances_[030226]
Is there an age limit for success in sync licensing? For decades, the traditional music industry favored youth, image, and marketability — leaving many talented songwriters, composers, producers, and artists believing their window of oppor…
- 6X Grammy-Winner Rob Chiarelli![022326]
We’ve got a great show lined up for you today on TAXI TV! Joining me is six-time Grammy Award winner Rob Chiarelli, one of the most respected producers and mixers in the music industry. Rob has worked with countless major artists across mu…
- How TV Producers Choose the Music They Use![021626]
Biagio Messina is a successful TV and documentary film producer, director, editor, and music composer! Those roles make him incredibly well-qualified to explain how and why music gets used in media. He’s been on the main stage at the 2023…
- How Editors Decide Which Music to Use![020926]
Adonis Aletras is a long-time TAXI member and successful composer who lives on the island of Cyprus, several thousand miles away from the United States. But being thousands of miles away from the epicenter of the U.S. sync market hasn’t be…
- What AI Really Means for Music Creators![020226]
Michael Eames might be the smartest person I know in the music industry. We’ve been friends for 15 or 20 years, and I’m always amazed by his insights, depth of understanding, and wisdom. I feel enriched each time we speak about all things…
- TAXI’s Head Screener Answers Members' Questions![012626]
I had a whole bunch of questions I didn't get to ask our Head Screener the last couple of times he joined me on TAXI TV. He's a consummate pro, and you guys seem to love his answers, so I pulled out the unasked questions from his last two…
- 10 Ways to Become a MORE Successful Songwriter![011926]
There’s a reason Robin Frederick always packs the ballroom at our conference each year, and gets great reviews when she joins me on TAXI TV—she researches what the rest of us don’t have time to, and then gives advice that’s straightforward…
- This Deep Dive Into AI Music Changed How I See It![011226]
There's so much information, disinformation, and countless opinions on the future of music in the shadow of generative AI that it's virtually impossible to keep up with it all. I try, but long-time TAXI member, indie musician, composer, an…
- Will These New Year's Resolutions Help You Get Sync Placements_.[010526]mp4
I hope your holidays have been warm and inspiring. With 2026 right around the corner, now is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and talk about New Year’s resolutions for musicians that can actually move your music career forward. We'll br…
- Ask TAXI Music's CEO Any Question, LIVE![121525]
It's been a while since we've done an "Ask Michael Anything" on TAXI TV, so that's exactly what we're going to do on today's show! Ask me anything about TAXI, engineering & production (from the mics and wires aspect), or the music licensin…
- Ignorance Isn't Bliss For Musicians![120825]
There are so many ways to get paid for your work in the age of digital music that I admit I’m confused as to who exactly pays what. One thing I do know is that the people who attended the presentation by the MLC (Mechanical Licensing Colle…
- Navigating Today’s Music Business Is Much More Than the Notes![120125]
Hollywood Score Composer and Film Producer Brian Ralston is one of the most well-informed and articulate people I’ve met during my 50 years in the music business. He’s so clear-headed about so many aspects of the music and film industries…
- The Hidden Habits Shared by Successful Media Composers![122425]
During my 33 years as the CEO of TAXI, the Holy Grail I’ve been relentlessly searching for has been that “thing” that makes some composers, producers, songwriters, and artists successful, while others never achieve their goals. What is the…
- TAXI's Road Rally Round Up![111725]
My two favorite things I hear from members at our annual conference are: 1) “I went to school at Berklee, but I’ve learned more in a single weekend at the Road Rally than I learned in four years of college,” and 2) “I was certain that I wa…
- Creating Music that's Perfect for Advertising![110325]
I got really excited when I recently listened to a TAXI compilation with emotionally upbeat songs for advertising on it. Why? I heard a great example of a particular style of music that gets used all the time in TV commercials. I liked it…
- Robin Frederick's Top 10 Songwriting Hacks![102725]
Monday’s episode of TAXI TV should be amazing! Robin Frederick is going to join us, and she’s going to tell us what her Top 10 Songwriting Hacks are. Robin’s book, Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting, is a best-seller, and we’ve never heard anyth…
- Production and Mixing for Sync with Ronan Chris Murphy![101325]
We always love having Ronan on TAXI TV, so we’re excited to have him join us on today’s show (4 pm Pacific time) to teach us some tricks of the trade about production and mixing variables that can make your tracks more “synch-able.” We’ll…
- 5 Reasons This Composer is So Successful![100625]
If you’ve ever been frustrated that your sync career is taking off as quickly as you’d like, you really don’t want to miss today’s live episode of TAXI TV (4 pm Pacific time) on YouTube! I’ll be joined by one of TAXI’s most successful memb…
- Ask TAXI’s Head Screener Anything! LIVE Q&A![092925]
TAXI’s Head Screener, Craig Pilo, discusses the sync industry, the screening process at TAXI, common errors, and offers advice for submitting music effectively.
- Hear TAXI's Top 10 and Win a FREE Book![091525]
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- Why You Haven't _Made It__[090825]
This episode of TAXI TV discusses common frustrations songwriters and artists face regarding unachieved success, such as lack of industry contacts or music placements. It explores reasons behind these issues and suggests actions listeners…
- How Long Does Sync _Success_ Take_.[082525]mp4
This episode of TAXI TV features TAXI member Greg Carrozza discussing timelines related to music submissions, forwards, client responses, library deals, and payments after music placements. They also touch upon songs versus instrumentals a…
- A&R Ear Training! Would You Forward This Music or Not_.[081825]mp4
This TAXI TV episode focuses on A&R ear training, with the team making A&R decisions to test viewer skills. The episode will judge both song and instrumental listings.
- Ask the Guy with 105,000 Syncs Anything![081125]
Keith LuBrant, a TAXI member with over 105,000 sync placements, shares insights on achieving success in the industry while maintaining personal responsibilities. Questions for LuBrant can be submitted via email.
- TAXI’s CEO Needs Your Opinion![080425]
The CEO of TAXI is soliciting feedback on topics and potential panelists for the TAXI Road Rally conference. Listeners are asked for their opinions and suggestions before the lineup is confirmed. Three copies of Dean Krippaehne’s book, "Cu…
- Music Library CEO Shares “Pain Points!”[072825]
TAXI TV features a music library CEO discussing common frustrations and "pain points" experienced by music libraries. The episode explains that creating great music is only part of the process for securing sync placements, offering insight…
- Ask This Six-Time Grammy-Winner Your Questions![072125]
Rob Chiarelli, a 6x Grammy winner and producer for artists like Will Smith, joins TAXI TV to discuss production, engineering, mixing, music licensing, and career advice. Viewers can ask questions live and have a chance to win free plugins.
- Three HUGE Mistakes That Can Prevent Sync Placements![071425]
TAXI TV episode 071425 discusses three significant errors that can prevent sync placements and harm a music career. The host also identifies a further mistake that may cause long-term damage.
- Ask TAXI Music's CEO Any Question, LIVE![070725]
TAXI TV features CEO Michael answering listener questions about the music licensing business, engineering and production techniques, and general music industry advice.
- Lyric _Speed Writing_ with Robin Frederick![062325]
This episode of TAXI TV features Robin Frederick, author of best-selling books on songwriting. Frederick discusses methods for overcoming writer's block and the challenges of writing song lyrics efficiently, particularly for time-sensitive…
- True Swans & Their 4 Keys to SUCCESS with TAXI![061625]
Michelle Lindley and Todd Dunnigan, known as True Swans, share insights on their successful long-distance collaboration launched via TAXI. The episode covers the reasons why such partnerships can thrive and outlines their four uncovered ke…
- Crowdfunding Your Music Without Followers with Kevin McNoldy![060925]
Kevin McNoldy explains on TAXI TV that large fanbases are not essential for successful music crowdfunding campaigns. He shares strategies for raising significant funds even with few or no existing fans, challenging the common assumption ab…
- Title Your Music So It Gets Discovered and Licensed like a PRO![060225]
This episode of TAXI TV focuses on the importance of music titling for sync licensing. The host explains that proper titles are crucial for music discovery and licensing, even more so than the music quality itself.
- An Achievable Path to Success with Your Music![051925]
Musician Jim Thacker shares his experiences of achieving global recognition and securing sync placements, including in TV commercials, after overcoming initial career frustrations. The episode outlines his journey and offers a clear path f…
- How Spotify Diverted $47 Million of Indie Artists’ Royalties![051225]
TAXI TV discusses how Spotify's 2023 policy change, which redirects royalties from tracks streamed less than 1,000 times, resulted in an estimated $47 million diversion from independent artists to major labels in 2024. CEO Tony van Veen sh…
- Mastering_ The Art and Science Demystified[050525]
This episode of TAXI TV demystifies audio mastering for music creators. It explains the purpose of mastering, the physics involved, its sonic effects, and clarifies when mastering is genuinely needed.
- Making Stems and Alt Mixes with Greg Carrozza![042825]
TAXI TV features guest Greg Carrozza demonstrating how to create stems and alternative mixes, which are increasingly requested by music supervisors for better usability in licensing. The episode aims to explain what stems and alt mixes are…
- Would You Forward This Music or Not_ A&R Ear Training![042125]
TAXI TV presents an A&R Hot Seat episode where host Michael and viewers will make A&R decisions to test music evaluation skills. The episode features judging two tracks: AUTHENTIC-SOUNDING REGGAE/CARIBBEAN INSTRUMENTALS and TOP 40-Style CO…
- TAXI’s CEO Flies to Idaho for More Tough Questions![041425]
TAXI TV is recording a live episode from Nampa, Idaho, at the home of musician Matt Vander Boegh. The episode will feature Vander Boegh answering unscripted questions from his mentees about TAXI and the music licensing industry.
- Edit Points, Buttoned_Stinger Endings, And Developmental Arcs Explained![040725]
This episode of TAXI TV explains concepts like Edit Points, Buttoned Endings, Stinger Endings, and Developmental Arcs. Examples and waveforms from a Production Music Library are used for clarity, alongside tracks from a music library.
- 10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Starting in Sync![033125]
Jim Thacker shares 10 things he wishes he had known at the start of his career in music for sync on TAXI TV. The episode covers important advice for those beginning in sync, with mentions of potential giveaways during live broadcasts.
- 10 Ways You’re Killing Your Music Career![032425]
This episode of TAXI TV features Andrew Jordan discussing 10 common mistakes that can harm a music career. Jordan, a songwriter, composer, and producer, shares practical insights based on his own experiences and observations.
- Sync All-Star Matt Vander Boegh Asks TAXI’s CEO Some Tough Questions![031725]
TAXI TV features music licensing expert Matt Vander Boegh interviewing TAXI CEO Michael Laskow. Vander Boegh, who has secured over 30,000 TV placements, asks Laskow direct questions about the industry.