Learn How to Pitch Music
Michael and the audience listen to music and make suggestions as to what they would pitch it for. This is great ear tuning and helpful when creating your own music!
Mar 07, 2017•1 hr 15 min
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Episodes
How to Make a Six-Figure Income with TV and Film Music
Successful TAXI member Stephen Baird shares his story about how he went from wanting to be a Rock Star to cracking the code for earning a great income doing instrumental cues for media. This episode is the Holy Grail for musicians who want to know how to pursue the music for TV and Film market.
Feb 14, 2017•1 hr 28 min
Music Mixing Tutorial
Rather than talking about limiters, EQ, and delay settings, TAXI's songwriters, artists, and composers learn about mixing music by listening to other people's mixes and analyzing it. Learn by hearing, not theorizing!
Feb 07, 2017•1 hr 29 min
Pitching Music for TV Commercials and Advertising
Pitching Music for TV Commercials and Advertising by TAXI Independent A&R
Jan 31, 2017•1 hr 14 min
The Music Success Strategy You've Probably Never Used
If you're a songwriter, artist, or composer who wants to be successful with your music, this is a success strategy that's been right under your nose, but you've probably never given it any thought. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • JOIN TAXI NOW: http://bit.ly/28KMOaz CURRENT INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd ROAD RALLY CONVENTION: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp READ SUCCESS STORIES: http://bit.ly/28Rnhyp FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2931C7...
Jan 24, 2017•1 hr 33 min
Singer Songwriter Songs Reviewed from $20,000 Opportunitiy
Michael and the audience review songs submitted for a $20,000 opportunity for a placement in a Travel focused TV Commercial.
Jan 17, 2017•1 hr 31 min
Reality Show Music Supervisor Q&A
We played Twenty Questions with a Reality Show Music Supervisor. Watch this episode of TAXI TV to learn a ton about licensing your music into one of TV's most popular formats!
Jan 10, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Hit Songwriter Jon Asher
Hit Songwriter Jon Asher (Britney Spears, Chainsmokers, Aaron Carter, etc.) joins Michael to talk about writing contemporary songs, vocal production, networking in the music business and more.
Dec 20, 2016•1 hr 35 min
Songwriting Tips and Techniques from Viewers
Our faithful viewers gave us some great songwriting tips and techniques that go beyond what you'd learn from books and videos. Great stuff from great people. Watch and become an even better songwriter!
Dec 13, 2016•1 hr 31 min
TAXI's Staff Music Picks
These songs were chosen by our staff, NOT the A&R staff, and they were great! Fun show playing music we love, and it was great seeing how much the viewers loved it as well! JOIN TAXI NOW: http://bit.ly/28KMOaz
Dec 06, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Reverse Engineering Instrumental Cues, Part 2
Michael delves into several more genres of Instrumental Cues and how they are composed and arranged. Very special thanks to Dean Krippaehne for letting me quote his books and use his examples from Demystifying the Genre.
Nov 22, 2016•36 min
Reverse Engineering Instrumental Cues
Michael uses Dean Krippaehne's awesome book Demystifying the Genre and some of Dean's Instrumental Cues to demonstrate how simple Cues can be!
Nov 16, 2016•1 hr 25 min
The Post Road Rally Show!
Special guests Ryan Gaughan, Adriana Lycette, Nathan Nasby, and Russell Landwehr join Michael to talk about touring and time management for musicians.
Nov 10, 2016•1 hr 33 min
Big Budget Sounds on Small Budgets w/Ronan Chris Murphy
Ronan Chris Murphy joins Michael to talk about ways you can save money when recording your next project. There's always a bunch of great stuff to learn about recording and production when Ronan is in the house! - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/music-marketing-online
Oct 25, 2016•1 hr 34 min
Writing Songs for Film & TV Licensing with Robin Frederick
Best-selling author Robin Frederick does an amazing job of dissecting songs sent in by viewers who wanted feedback on the songs they hope to pitch for TV and Film placements. Incredibly good insight from Robin. So much to learn from her!
Oct 18, 2016•1 hr 39 min
Singer Songwriter Forwards from $15,000 Listing Played
Michael plays 25 songs that were forwarded for a recent TAXI Listing for a $15,000 placement on a Primetime, Broadcast Network TV Show. Killer songs!
Oct 11, 2016•1 hr 39 min
Hit Songwriting with Marty Dodson
Hit Songwriter Marty Dodson joins Michael for a tour de force episode loaded with Country Songwriting tips, techniques, and insider info straight from Music Row!
Sep 28, 2016•1 hr 41 min
Music Publishing And Promotion W- Bobby Borg And Michael Eames
Bobby Borg and Michael Eames join Michael for a killer discussion covering so much great information about DIY Music Promotion and Music Publishing, that even we couldn't believe how good this episode was!
Sep 21, 2016•1 hr 44 min
What's New In Studio Gear With Westlake Pro
Peter Malick from Westlake Pro joins Michael to talk about some cool new studio gear and what Westlake will be bringing to the Road Rally in November! - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/music-marketing-online
Sep 13, 2016•1 hr 29 min
Professional Record Production with Cre8 Music Academy
Peter Petro and Doug Fenske from Cre8 Music Academy tell our viewers what makes their curriculum quite different, and in opinion incredibly good. Get some great production tips from this episode as well. Recorded on 8/29/16
Aug 30, 2016•1 hr 31 min
Deconstructing Instrumental Cues
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
Aug 23, 2016•1 hr 21 min
Ask TAXI Anything!
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
Aug 23, 2016•1 hr 42 min
Mixing Tips with Multi-Platinum Mixer Rob Chiarelli
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
Aug 09, 2016•1 hr 19 min
Electronica with Astronautica
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
Jul 26, 2016•1 hr 18 min
TAXI Road Rally Convention Preview
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!
Jul 18, 2016•1 hr 36 min
Moods for Film and TV Songs with Robin Frederick
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
Jul 11, 2016•1 hr 41 min
Creating Moods for Film and TV Music
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
Jun 27, 2016•1 hr 31 min
Ear Training: $150,000 EDM TV Commercial Listing
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
Jun 20, 2016•1 hr 19 min
Ear Training for Moody, Ominous Underscore Cues
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
Jun 13, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Building Hip Hop and EDM Tracks in the Studio
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
Jun 06, 2016•2 hr 11 min
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