Podcast appearances and mentions of robin frederick

Successful TAXI member, Jim Thacker stopped by the office when he was in Los Angeles, recently. He asked if I thought the TAXI TV audience would be interested in knowing what he didn't know at the start of his career in music for sync. He sent me his list of 10 Things he wishes he'd known in the beginning of his journey into sync, and I immediately invited him to be my guest on this week's episode of TAXI TV. Honestly, even many of TAXI's experienced members don't know and don't use all the critically important things on Jim's list! EVERYBODY should join us for this episode, and if you have friends who aren't on TAXI's email list, please forward this email to them so they can start their sync careers with these priceless “hacks” that could otherwise take them years to uncover on their own! Win a FREE Book! I'm going to give away a copy of Robin Frederick's amazing book, Shortcuts to Writing Songs for Film &TV, but you've got to be in the Youtube chat room for the live broadcast on Monday at 4pm Pacific time to win it!

Robin Frederick is a celebrated songwriter, author and children's television contributor. She is a former director of A&R and production for Rhino Records and Executive Producer of over 60 albums. She has written and produced more than 500 songs for television, records, theater and more. Our connection goes back to the early days of the Disney Channel when I hosted Disney's premiere children's series, You and Me, Kid. You see, Robin wrote the words and music to theme, titled Just You and Me Kid! ~Sonny. In this episode, Robin reveals.. How writing her first musical at 15 led to a career as a professional songwriter Why many of her her songwriting students in their 50's, 60's, 70's and even 80's want to write songs How she learned by listening to one of the greatest songwriters of the modern era. How the Beatles revolutionized songwriting in one night How songwriters are able to reinvent themselves throughout their career The big break that led to writing hundreds of songs for Disney Channel The inspiration behind writing the theme for You and Me, Kid What to do when you are presented with an opportunity to do something you've never done How she broke the ceiling at a time when women didn't produce music The difference between inspiration and creativity The biggest mistake songwriters make with their inspirations The meaning of songcraft and how to use it to take the listener where they want to go The importance of collaboration in writing songs Why she considers herself as a song doctor The job that resulted in best selling books, Shortcuts To Hit Songwriting and Shortcuts To Songwriting For TV and Film How to study the similarity in artforms to solve problems in your writing The most rewarding aspect of writing her memorable songs Show notes, website, contact info: SonnyRadio.com/show    

As I sat in the dimly lit grand ballroom listening to Robin Frederick's presentation at this year's TAXI Road Rally, I noticed how nearly every person in the audience was leaning forward. Just a tad. Not quite bent over, but definitely leaning in the direction of the stage where a single spotlight illuminated the gravitas of what Robin was saying. Why were 1,000 musicians leaning toward her? Because Robin sucks people into what she's saying. She was giving one of her famous brain dumps in which you can't take notes quickly enough. Every word matters! And every concept she freely gives away could be that ONE thing that helps you take your songs from really good to really, REALLY good. So good that one person asks another, “Have you heard that song?” There's not a songwriter alive who doesn't pray for that reaction. I'm right, huh? You know exactly what I'm talking about, don't you? Well, this past November, Robin covered a topic that she's never covered before; How to Turn Your Authentic Story into Hit Songs. And you could hear a pin drop in that ballroom.

TAXI's free conference, the Road Rally starts on November 7th, so I'd like to dedicate an episode of TAXI TV to let you know what you'll miss if you stay home and miss what people say is the best conference of its kind. I'll also go through what we have in store for you in the way of panels, classes, mentoring, and chances to play live at the Rally! Not to brag, but I can tell you that this year's Rally has the best panels, classes, and mentors we've ever had! Got Rally Questions? I'll also answer your questions about the Rally… anything and everything you might be wondering about! We want you to come prepared to make the best of this powerful weekend. If you haven't already registered, you can do it by clicking this link! https://www.taxi.com/taxi-road-rally/ If You've Already Registered, but Haven't Reserved Your Seat at the Eat & Greet Luncheon, click this link! https://www.taxi.com/hosting_user_sessions/new Win a FREE Book of Your Choice! One lucky viewer will get to pick one of these awesome books! Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting: by Robin Frederick: https://amzn.to/3DmmJQo Demystifying the Cue: by Dean Krippaehne: https://amzn.to/486Auzd Writing Production Music for TV by Steve Barden: https://amzn.to/41qUQ3i

Not only will Robin be sharing her 5 best tips for writing better songs more quickly than you do now, she will also be giving feedback on THREE randomly chosen songs from our loyal viewers. If you're reading this email, follow the steps below to have your song in the running for one of Robin's famous feedback sessions. Win a FREE Copy of Robin's Best-Selling Book! Actually, this week's winner can choose between a hard copy of the original book or the updated digital version—including Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3! How to Get Your Song Reviewed by Robin... To have a shot at getting your Song reviewed, all you need to do is email the TITLE of your song so our team can download it from your TAXI profile and paste your LYRICS into the body copy of the email, to taxitv@taxi.com no later than MONDAY, August 19th at NOON Pacific Time.

Do you believe that you're either born with talent or you're not? Do you believe that hit songwriters just pop out of their mother's bellies imbued with the gift of writing great songs? I don't! All the hit songwriters I've met during my career have gone to great lengths to learn the craft of songwriting. And they keep working at their craft to stay current and relevant as styles and the public's preferences change with the times. There's something else that hit songwriters have in common, but few will ever admit it. They ALL made a ton of mistakes in the beginning! Many of those mistakes are common to virtually all beginning songwriters. But, if you don't know what those common mistakes are, you keep making them over-and-over until they become career-killing habits! “Career-killing” as in; your career as a hit songwriter never materializes. You stay stuck in “amateur-land” no matter how many years you keep writing songs. Please don't think of me as being rude or harsh for asking this, but, how many years have you been writing songs? And if you're completely honest with yourself, how many hit songs have you written in all those years? You'll stop making those common mistakes once you know what they are… And best-selling author of Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting, Robin Frederick is the perfect person to tell you exactly what those mistakes are, and how to avoid making them as you finally move your career forward! That's why I've asked Robin to join us on this week's episode of TAXI TV!

How many songs or instrumentals do you have that remain unfinished? C'mon... be honest with yourself. How much more successful could you be if you actually DID finish all the songs or instrumentals you started? Join me and my special guest, Robin Frederick, as we uncover some great ways to make sure you DO finish your songs and instrumentals when you start them. I think this is going to be a really powerful episode! Frankly, I'm champing at the bit to share this information with you!! It could be life-changing. Certainly career-changing! And Robin... well, we all love and appreciate Robin's endless supply of wisdom, so I can't wait to hear her suggestions for finishing the songs and instrumentals you start!

On this special Pledge Drive edition of the Access Hour, we bring you a conversation from the March 24th Engaged Scholarship Symposium at the University of Louisville's Ekstrom Library. Forward Radio was honored to be there for a Roundtable entitled "For the People, by the People: Broadcasting Truth & Justice on Forward Radio 106.5fm." Participants included: 1. Justin Mog, Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives & Host of “Sustainability Now!” 2. Ruth Newman, Forward Radio Station Manager & Host of “Election Connection” 3. Robin Frederick, Masters of Sustainability student & Former Station Manager and Host of “Let's Get Trashy” 4. Brian Barnes, Senior Lecturer, Philosophy & Co-host of “Critical Thinking for Everyone” 5. Vincent Gonzalez, Co-host of “Community Control Now” Scholars and activists struggle with the same question: How can I broadcast my message and engage new audiences? Enter community radio, one of the only remaining people-powered, community-controlled corners of the media landscape. Since April 2017, Forward Radio WFMP Louisville has been broadcasting and podcasting the voices of the people at 106.5fm and http://forwardradio.org. Radio has long been one of the most accessible and effective forms of storytelling and information sharing. The exploding popularity of podcasting demonstrates the enduring power of audio. Ever since Louisville's social justice and sustainability focused community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP went on-air in April 2017, UofL faculty, staff, and students have been active collaborators with community members from across the region in generating thought-provoking, provocative, and engaging programming. This community service takes place both behind the microphones and behind the scenes as volunteers help sustain the station with community outreach at public events, volunteer recruitment, training, fundraising, administration, and engineering. Over the years, the station has also provided a megaphone for countless UofL faculty, staff, students, and community partners to share their knowledge, research, and passions with the broader community through guest appearances, one-time Access Hour programs, and podcasts. This round table, featuring UofL faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners who have all been involved in the station in various ways over the years, offered a rich discussion about the power of community radio to educate, inform, transform and unite our city. Listen in as we share our stories of how this work has made a difference in our own lives and scholarship, while creating positive change in our community. We invite the audience to get involved and take advantage of this vital community resource. The Access Hour airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Wednesday at 2pm and repeats Thursdays at 11am and Fridays at 1pm. Find us at http://forwardradio.org If you've got something you'd like to share on community radio through the Access Hour, whether it's a recording you made or a show you'd like to do on a particular topic, community, artistic creation, or program that is under-represented in Louisville's media landscape, just go to http://forwardradio.org, click on Participate and pitch us your idea. The Access Hour is your opportunity to take over the air waves to share your passion.

I've invited everyone's favorite songwriting coach, Robin Frederick, to join me on this week's episode of TAXI TV to review your song's lyrics and give you the keys to songwriting for Film/TV placements!

It's been a while since we've done a Top 10 episode of TAXI TV, so join us on Monday to hear some great music our A&R department has recently found! As an extra little treat, we're going to give away a truly awesome book! Join me for this episode and you just might win a copy of Robin Frederick's best-seller, Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting - 126 Proven Techniques for Writing Songs That Sell. The winner will be chosen at random from people who are in the chat room during the episode, so don't be late! This book is a career-changer. I hope you win it!! Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting - 126 Proven Techniques for Writing Songs That Sell: https://amzn.to/3DcIZgi

Our A&R team and staff have done it again! They've put together a playlist of some of their favorite songs and instrumentals they've heard over the last month, and you get to hear them on Monday's TAXI TV. Join us for this episode and you just might win a copy of Steve Barden's awesome book, Writing Production Music for TV: The Road to Success, or Robin Frederick's best-seller, Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting - 126 Proven Techniques for Writing Songs That Sell. The winners will be chosen at random from people who are in the chat room during the episode, so don't be late! Both of these books are career-changers. I hope you win one!!

Not sure if your song's lyrics are universal? Why not consult an expert? I've invited everyone's favorite songwriting coach, Robin Frederick, to join me on this week's episode of TAXI TV to review your song's lyrics and give you the answer! Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting by Robin Frederick https://amzn.to/3iwNrfw Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV by Robin Frederick https://amzn.to/3xbU6jq *As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases from the above links.*

If you've ever been frustrated by waiting (and waiting) to hear from a music company that your music was forwarded to by TAXI, you really don't want to miss this week's TAXI TV! If you've ever signed a deal with a production music library, and then heard nothing but crickets, you definitely don't want to miss this week's episode of TAXI TV! If you've ever been pissed off when you see a TAXI listing that says, “Please don't submit your music unless you're an experienced composer who ‘knows the drill,'” you really, really don't want to miss this episode! Please join me for a frank discussion about these hot-button issues facing TAXI's members and musicians as a whole. I think you'll find the answers enlightening, and we should have plenty of time at the end of the show for a Q&A about these important topics. Prize Giveaways During This Episode! We've got some extra copies of these awesome books, and I'd love to give them away during this episode. For more info on each of these reads, click on the links below! Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV by Robin Frederick: https://amzn.to/3AyEL1j Hey! That's My Song! by Tracey Marino and Vance Marino: https://amzn.to/3nRZw0l Demystifying the Cue by Dean Krippaehne: https://amzn.to/3RnmVnE Writing Production Music for TV by Steve Barden: https://amzn.to/3yUgIZv *As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases from the above links.*

Our A&R team and staff have done it again! They've put together a playlist of some of their favorite songs and instrumentals they've heard over the last month, and you get to hear them on Monday's TAXI TV. I'll be back in Los Angeles, so this episode will go live at our normal time of 4 pm, Pacific time. Join me for this episode and you just might win a copy of Steve Barden's awesome book, Writing Production Music for TV: The Road to Success, or Robin Frederick's best-seller, Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting - 126 Proven Techniques for Writing Songs That Sell. The winners will be chosen at random from people who are in the chat room during the episode, so don't be late! Both of these books are career-changers. I hope you win one!! 0:00 - Intro 5:12 - "Nobody Cares" by Megan Winsor - https://bit.ly/3Pr0220 10:42 - "'S' Spy Thing" by Chris Moser - https://bit.ly/37SksQv 22:13 - "Heartbreaker" by Joliet4 - https://bit.ly/3PtQgMg 27:22 - "Bones" by Big Sur Bound - https://bit.ly/3wxTG8d 34:32 - "Black Widow" by Aimee Chapman - https://bit.ly/3wwZU8q 41:14 - "So High" by Lozen - https://bit.ly/3whKRjX 47:13 - "Sundress" by John Jones - https://bit.ly/3Lg3hpC 51:40 - "Neon Lights" by Jeffrey LaPlante - https://bit.ly/3ll516g 59:23 - "We Built a Home" by J Fram - https://bit.ly/3G7NBE5 1:04:11 - "Sweeter Than Mine" by Gregory Putnam - https://bit.ly/3wqcPsI 1:07:35 - Book Giveaways! Want to get copies of the books we gave away during this episode for yourself? Click the links below! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases from the below links.) "Writing Production Music for TV" by Steve Barden: https://amzn.to/3cOeKyr "Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting" by Robin Frederick: https://amzn.to/3iwNrfw

Want to write better songs? On this episode of TAXI TV, Robin Frederick reviews viewers' songs and gives useful tips and suggestions on how to improve them! There's a reason Robin Frederick – leading songwriting expert and author of the best-selling books Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting and Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV – speaks to standing-room-only audiences at the TAXI Road Rally every year, her insights and advice on how to make your song even better are nothing short of amazing! Check out Robin's website here: https://robinfrederick.com/ Get Robin's Books here: “Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting” by Robin Frederick https://amzn.to/3iwNrfw “Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV” by Robin Frederick https://amzn.to/3xbU6jq "Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting" EBOOK Level 1: https://amzn.to/3at8s6n "Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting" EBOOK Level 2: https://amzn.to/37jVhT9 "Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting" EBOOK Level 3: https://amzn.to/2NcIc7m As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases from the above links.

TAXI turned 30 years old on January 15th, so we celebrated by doing a retrospective with some great stories and some trivia questions with great prizes like a free consult with Robin Frederick, TAXI swag, and a one-hour consult with TAXI's head screener, Craig Pilo! Get your very on TAXI T-shirt, Hoodie, and Mug here: https://taxi-swag-central.myshopify.com/

Not sure if your song's lyrics are universal? Why not consult an expert? I've invited everyone's favorite songwriting coach, Robin Frederick, to join me on this week's episode of TAXI TV to review your song's lyrics and give you the answer! “Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting” by Robin Frederick https://amzn.to/3iwNrfw “Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV” by Robin Frederick https://amzn.to/3xbU6jq

During this episode of TAXI TV, songwriting coach Robin Frederick reviews viewers' songs and gives some tips on how to make them better! This is a great episode to watch if you want to write songs that are competitive in 2021!

En este episodio comparto el proceso que he adoptado este año para escribir mis canciones. Este proceso lo aprendí de Robin Frederick, aquí te dejo su información y como adquirir sus libros... https://robinfrederick.com

On this episode of TAXI TV, we go over how songwriters can stay creative and productive during these tough COVID era times with best-selling author Robin Frederick.. Robin Frederick's best-selling Songwriting eBooks referenced in this episode. Get your copy TODAY!: Level One - https://amzn.to/2wObilr Level Two - https://amzn.to/3bDGuT6 Level Three - https://amzn.to/3dJkY12 If you've found that the vim and vigor you had going into the COVID-quarantine era has lost some of its luster, you might need a shot in the arm to get your songwriting productivity back on track! Who better to administer your creativity injection than everybody's favorite songwriting coach, Robin Frederick? She's not only a best-selling author and incredible songwriting teacher, but she's also a master of keeping your creative juices flowing when you need them most! Join Robin and me for this inspiring episode so you can stay focused and productive as you continue to spend more time in your songwriting nest, aka home! Check out Robin's incredible trifecta of Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting eBooks! Link: https://amzn.to/2wObilr To Join the Live Chat and Ask Questions During the Broadcast… You’ll need to be signed up to YouTube (FREE) and be logged in to be able to join in on the chat during the show. Go to youtube.com and click the "Sign In" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page and fill out the short form to join. If you have a Gmail account, you’ll be able to associate your YouTube account with it! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn More About TAXI Independent A&R: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Follow Us On Social Media... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we

On this episode of TAXI TV, we ask if you want to see TAXI Music's CEO cry!! Join us as we bid a fond farewell to a beloved staff member! We first met Briagha McTavish when she was a teenager, who along with her dad (Neil McTavish), would come to the TAXI Road Rally to hone her skills as a singer/songwriter. We looked forward to seeing her each year, and got to know her as one of our very favorite members and TAXI Road Rally volunteers. When she graduated from high school, Briagha called TAXI to let us know she was moving to Los Angeles, and asked if we had any job openings. As it turned out, we had a temp job making outbound reminder calls to members about the upcoming Rally Music Convention. Briagha hit it out of the park, and we offered her a full-time job. She’s been an integral and highly-valued part of the staff for about four years, and we’ve watched her grow up right under our noses. It’s bittersweet that Monday will be Briagha’s last “official” day at TAXI, because she’s decided she loves her fiancé Jacob more than us. We’re really happy for the two of them, but sad to see Briagha move back to the Midwest! Please join us as we roast her and toast her on this week’s TAXI TV. Instead of kicking me under the desk (she has been the producer of many, many TAXI TV episodes), she’ll be joining me on camera :-) If you’ve got any Briagha stories about how she helped you when she was our member services superstar, or working hard at the Road Rally, please join us as we bid this lovely young lady a fond farewell! Win a FREE Book! Don't forget to leave a comment under the video on YouTube! We’re going to give away a FREE copy of Robin Frederick's book, Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting: 126 Proven Techniques for Writing Songs That Sell, to the viewer who posts the best comment. Get your copy of Robin Frederick's top-selling Songwriting book here! https://amzn.to/3dIqHo7 To Join the Live Chat and Ask Questions During the Broadcast… You’ll need to be signed up to YouTube (FREE) and be logged in to be able to join in on the chat during the show. Go to youtube.com and click the "Sign In" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page and fill out the short form to join. If you have a Gmail account, you’ll be able to associate your YouTube account with it! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn More About TAXI Independent A&R: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Follow Us On Social Media... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we SUBSCRIBE to our channel and comment below!

In this episode of TAXI TV, join me to hear the story of a musician whose life was changed by a chance meeting at TAXI's annual convention, the TAXI Road Rally. He made music for media his new path, and eventually became a successful music library CEO. Hear about his early mistakes, his success as a composer, and his transition to becoming a successful music library owner. Find out what he'd tell his "starting out" composer-self, now that he's seen the world of music for media from both sides of the fence. Win a FREE Book! Don't forget to leave a comment under the video on YouTube! We’re going to give away a FREE copy of Robin Frederick's book, Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV: 114 Tips for Writing, Recording, & Pitching in Today's Hottest Market, to the viewer who posts the best comment. To Join the Live Chat and Ask Questions During the Broadcast… You’ll need to be signed up to YouTube (FREE) and be logged in to be able to join in on the chat during the show. Go to youtube.com and click the "Sign In" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page and fill out the short form to join. If you have a Gmail account, you’ll be able to associate your YouTube account with it! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn More About TAXI Independent A&R: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Follow Us On Social Media... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we SUBSCRIBE to our channel and comment below!

Our recent episode featuring the “Mystery Music Supervisor” was such a people-pleasing hit, that we’ve invited a top-notch Music Library owner/CEO to join us this week, and we’re going to put a “mask” on him, too! This episode was so jam-packed that we had to break it up into two parts! This is Part 2! Yep, we’re cloaking this volcano of mind-blowing insight, so when the killer info comes spewing out of his mouth, people don’t take that as an invitation to Google him and email a million more questions. I’m just grateful for the time we’ve got him in our midst. He’s about as buttoned up as they come. I’m pretty sure that hearing what we’re going to talk about could cut years off your learning-what-you-need-to-know timeline. Want to become successful getting syncs with your songs and instrumentals? Don’t miss this episode! Win a FREE Book! Don't forget to leave a comment under the video on YouTube! We’re going to give away a FREE copy of Robin Frederick's book, Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV: 114 Tips for Writing, Recording, & Pitching in Today's Hottest Market, to the viewer who posts the best comment. To Join the Live Chat and Ask Questions During the Broadcast… You’ll need to be signed up to YouTube (FREE) and be logged in to be able to join in on the chat during the show. Go to youtube.com and click the "Sign In" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page and fill out the short form to join. If you have a Gmail account, you’ll be able to associate your YouTube account with it! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn More About TAXI Independent A&R: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Follow Us On Social Media... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we SUBSCRIBE to our channel and comment below!

Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eSMD51-RjtI One of the very best Music Supervisors I know will be my guest on this episode! Why all the mystery? Why am I going to keep him under wraps? Because this guy is a close friend of mine, and I don't want people to google him and bombard him with emails asking, "Can I send you my music?" Yep, not all the people who will see this power-packed episode are polite TAXI members who know what proper industry etiquette is. But, don't worry! Your head will probably explode from all the great advice you're going to get from this gentleman - see, there's a clue ;-) My Mystery Man is much more than just a "music picker," he's a real-deal, full-package Music Supe who knows music, the psychology of working with directors and producers on feature films, TV shows, documentaries, and indie films, alike! He's an expert on publishing, meta-tagging, producing, mixing, editing, and virtually everything a full-stack Music Supervisor should know. Bring a note pad for this episode, seriously! You're going to get a few semesters' worth of critically important information you might never get anywhere else. And if you figure out who my guest is, please respect his privacy and don't blurt out his name in the chat room! I want him to remain my friend and not feel hesitant about coming back on the show for future episodes! Thank you!! Win a FREE Book! Don't forget to leave a comment under the video on YouTube! We’re going to give away a FREE copy of Robin Frederick's book, Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV: 114 Tips for Writing, Recording, & Pitching in Today's Hottest Market, to the viewer who posts the best comment. Get your copy of Robin Frederick's top-selling songwriting for film & TV book here! https://amzn.to/3dzU3Vs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn More About TAXI Independent A&R: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Follow Us On Social Media... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we SUBSCRIBE to our channel and comment below!

Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mxGlBWE1rn4 On this episode of TAXI TV, we have the band, The Highfields, join us to talk about how they've been so successful at landing music placements in big, high-end commercials and advertisements! Commercials and ads can pay big bucks too, so you definitely want to know how to create music for these kinds of opportunities! Nate and Kaelie Highfield have become phenomenally successful creating music for TV Commercials. They are partners with Producer Rob Chiarelli in The Usual Suspects, and together, they have landed a bunch of their music in some very high profile TV spots over the last several years. Nate and Kaelie's music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBHqk2mJOtzwZcSu05RareYHui14D-6Ry Want to know the secrets to their success? Join me for an in-depth interview with The Highfields on today's TAXI TV! If his schedule permits, we may also be joined by Rob Chiarelli as well! Here's a little homework assignment for you that will make this episode of TAXI TV even more valuable! Listen to some of their music before we go live on TAXI TV. I think you'll learn a lot just by listening, so don't pass up this golden opportunity! Win a FREE Book! Don't forget to leave a comment under the video on YouTube! We’re going to give away a FREE copy of Robin Frederick's book, Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV: 114 Tips for Writing, Recording, & Pitching in Today's Hottest Market, to the viewer who posts the best comment. Get your copy of Robin's top-selling Film & TV Songwriting book here: https://amzn.to/3dzU3Vs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watch Last Week's Episode: https://youtu.be/GbiM7j07AnY Learn More About TAXI Independent A&R: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Follow Us On Social Media... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we SUBSCRIBE to our channel and comment below!

Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ojlnAWMJQQI On this episode of TAXI TV, we'll let you do A&R song reviews for a HUGE, Multi-Platinum Country Act! If you submitted for this Country song request, TAXI #S200218CS, you really don't want to miss this episode of TAXI TV! Here's why... There are three things we haven’t done in a while on TAXI TV: 1. Listen to TAXI Member forwards and returns, and... 2. Listen to forwards and returns from a Country listing that got 307 submissions! 3. Put you in the A&R Hot Seat to see if you agree with TAXI's screeners or not! If you've ever wondered, "How good does a song need to be to get forwarded by TAXI for a HUGE, Multi-Platinum, Multi-Award-winning act?" then you're going to love this episode! Here's the request we got from the Major Label A&R Executive! TAXI # S200218CS CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by a Major Label A&R Executive for a HUGE, Multi-Platinum, Multi-Award-winning act! He’s looking for Songs in All Tempos that could be found on a playlist with: “My Miracle” by Brad Paisley “We Were” by Keith Urban “Living” by Dierks Bentley TAXI Tip: The bar will be really high for this request, and only the best of the best will be forwarded; but if you should happen to get a cut with this artist, it could be completely career-changing! Please submit radio-friendly Songs that are rooted in traditional Country, yet just modern enough to be competitive with the current Country charts. Make sure your lyrics tell your Songs’ stories with plenty of visual details and a conversational tone. If you want to get the A&R Executive and the Artist excited about cutting your Songs, be sure your vocals are well-performed and have honest Country-style deliveries. NOTE: Stripped-Down demos and full productions are both okay to submit. Demo quality should be competitive with Songs being pitched on the Row. Your recordings need to be well-balanced and good enough to represent your Songs well. Please submit as many Songs as you’d like, online or per CD. Please include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a TAXI Screener. All Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PST) on Tuesday, February 18th, 2020. TAXI # S200218CS Win a FREE Book! Don't forget to leave a comment under the video on YouTube! We’re going to give away a FREE copy of Robin Frederick's book, Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting: 126 Proven Techniques for Writing Songs That Sell, to the viewer who posts the best comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watch Last Week's Episode: https://youtu.be/GbiM7j07AnY Learn More About TAXI Independent A&R: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Follow Us On Social Media... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we SUBSCRIBE to our channel and comment below!

Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EJk9dVK57cE These are the 5 best shortcuts to today's Hit songwriting. In this episode of TAXI TV, Robin Frederick shares the top techniques used in current Chart-Toppers and how to apply them to your own songs! If you want to know how to make your songs get heard and get on the charts, this is for sure the episode for you. We will also be doing a FREE Giveaway of Robin's THREE brand new songwriting books that already have super positive feedback! (and who doesn't like free stuff!?) Get your copies of Robin's best-selling Songwriting books below! Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting - https://amzn.to/35bU6lo Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV - https://amzn.to/3439qk0 Robin also has her THREE brand new books available in e-book format for Kindle, so you can take them with you to writing sessions on all your devices. It’s like having Robin in your pocket wherever you go :-) Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting Level One: 58 Essential Skills for Writing Hit Lyrics, Melodies, & Chords (Revised & Updated): https://amzn.to/2pAaf56 Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting Level Two: 59 Hit-Tested Skills for Crafting Contemporary Songs (Revised & Updated): https://amzn.to/331RpBk Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting Level Three: 61 Advanced Skills for Writing Songs That Sell (Revised & Updated): https://amzn.to/2KACVSN ----------------------------------------- Watch Last Week's Episode: https://youtu.be/7ni7TsRT-vw Learn More About TAXI Independent A&R: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Follow Us On Social Media... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we SUBSCRIBE to our channel and comment below!

Learn from top-selling songwriting author, Robin Frederick, on what are the best songwriting tools you should be using when you write your own music. In this episode, she gives live feedback reviews on songs that were sent in by TAXI members. Get Robin's Top-Selling Books: "Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting" - http://amzn.to/2gKyeI5 "Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV" - http://amzn.to/2ehZf0E ----------------------------------------- Watch Last Week's Episode: https://youtu.be/kXy3pYkYquU Learn More About TAXI Independent A&R: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Follow Us On Social Media... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we SUBSCRIBE to our channel and comment below!

Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kXy3pYkYquU Michael has 3X Grammy Winner, Rob Chiarelli, on this episode of TAXI TV to give his best tips, and answer all of your music recording & production questions! Watch until the end of the episode to see how you can win Robin Frederick's amazing book, Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting! ----------------------------------------- Watch Last Week's Episode: https://youtu.be/UCUkxkxPF7Q Learn More About TAXI Independent A&R: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Follow Us On Social Media... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we SUBSCRIBE to our channel and comment below!

Robin Frederick is a top-selling author who has written & produced songs for famous companies like Disney that still play her songs today.

Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b7e40GkgzH8 Get Robin's Books ------------------------------ "Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting" http://amzn.to/2gKyeI5 "Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV" http://amzn.to/2ehZf0E TAXI TV favorite Robin Frederick will be in the studio this week to tell us about 10 mistakes that songwriters often make when writing for both film and TV and for records! Robin is definitely an expert on the subject; heck, she's even written two books about it (Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting and Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV)! Join us during the live show for an episode that you're not going to want to miss! ------------------------------------ Learn More About TAXI: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Connect With Us On... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we

Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WT4dBP7Ngm4 "Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting" by Robin Frederick: https://amzn.to/2RXs4mU "Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV" by Robin Frederick: https://amzn.to/2qU73ON "So You Want to Become a Media Composer?" by Adonis Aletras: https://amzn.to/2zjVQM5 "Writing Production Music For TV" by Steve Barden: https://amzn.to/2qUIlgY "Murphy's Law of Songwriting: The Book" by Ralph Murphy: https://amzn.to/2Q6hjBK "Demystifying the Cue" by Dean Krippaehne: https://amzn.to/2DNybXV "Demystifying the Genre" by Dean Krippaehne: https://amzn.to/2TmyOfI ------------------------------------ Learn More About TAXI: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Connect With Us On... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we

Get Robin's Books: "Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting": http://amzn.to/2gKyeI5 "Shortcuts for Songwriting with Film & TV": http://amzn.to/2ehZf0E ____________________________ Want to know if your song is contemporary or dated? Would you like to know how to fix it, if need be? Truth be told, we've had a number of people tell us that we spend too much time on each song during past episodes. While Robin and I are trying to give you guys as much information as possible, the viewing audience is basically yelling, "Pick me, pick me!" Robin is so incredibly good at what she does that everybody wants a chance to have her comment on his or her song. We get it! So, during this episode of TAXI TV, we'll play about half of each song, and Robin will give quick, shoot-from-the-hip bullet points rather than her normal deep dive analysis! Watch Last Week's Episode: https://youtu.be/wYUqE4f5rhE Learn More About TAXI: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Connect With Us On... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we

Songwriters sometimes overlook the most obvious “job” that a song is supposed to do – keep listeners engaged! One of the most powerful tools a songwriter can use to accomplish that goal is emotion. For records, the song’s “emotion quotient” keeps listeners from skipping to the next song or station. In the context of Film, TV, and Advertising placements, songs play a critical role in supporting the emotion of the scene! Emotion is communicated by your choice of chords, melodies, rhythms, lyrics, arrangement, and even the vocal’s performance and style of delivery. Want to get feedback on your song’s “emotion quotient” from the best-selling author of Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV and Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting? Please join Robin Frederick and me for an episode that will probably make you say, “Wow, I never would have thought of that!”

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!

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

1) Part three of an interview with Robin Frederick 2) Mike Schwartz on minimalist music 4) Soon Become Now by Candle-Ends

1) Part three of an interview with Robin Frederick 2) Mike Schwartz on minimalist music 4) Soon Become Now by Candle-Ends

1) Part two of an interview with Robin Frederick 2) Mike Schwartz on the Futurama and Dream of Venus exhibits of the 1939 New York World's Fair 3) Black Angels 4) Mnemonic Stones by Candle-Ends

1) Part two of an interview with Robin Frederick 2) Mike Schwartz on the Futurama and Dream of Venus exhibits of the 1939 New York World's Fair 3) Black Angels 4) Mnemonic Stones by Candle-Ends

1) An interview with Robin Frederick 2) Mike Schwartz on the animals attack subgenre of eco-horror 3) A mention of Way to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake 4) Married to the Muse by Robin Frederick

1) An interview with Robin Frederick 2) Mike Schwartz on the animals attack subgenre of eco-horror 3) A mention of Way to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake 4) Married to the Muse by Robin Frederick