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When the Song in Your Heart Becomes Your Dream Career with Bree Noble Is there a dream whispering to you, waiting to be reignited? This week on Look for the Good, Bree Noble, founder of Women of Substance Radio, shares her powerful journey from corporate life to full-time musician—sparked by a life-or-death moment that changed everything. In this inspiring episode, you'll discover: The pivotal moment that pushed Bree to finally chase her passion for music How The Musician's Profit Path can guide artists (and dreamers) toward success The emotional ups and downs of following your purpose—and how to stay the course *The touching story behind her “hospital song” that still moves fans today Bree's personal go-to formula for Looking for the Good, even when life hits a sour note Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or someone holding onto a dream, this conversation will reignite your passion and give you the nudge to take action. Plus, Bree's insights on navigating a male-dominated industry will leave you feeling empowered. Stay tuned until the end—you won't want to miss Bree's wisdom on turning obstacles into opportunities! BIO: Bree Noble quit her corporate job as a Director of Finance to pursue music. After a successful run as a touring singer/songwriter, she founded Women of Substance Radio to promote quality female artists in all genres. She hosts the Profitable Musician Show Podcast where she teaches musicians how to tap into multiple streams of income. She turned her signature framework, The Musicians Profit Path, into a presentation for conferences like The ASCAP Experience and The TAXI Road Rally and a best-selling book on Amazon. Drawing on her extensive experience as a musician, online marketer and business owner, Bree has created several educational programs for musicians including The Female Musician Academy and Rock Your Next Release. To find out more about Bree and her work visit: www.FEMusician.com www.FemaleMusicianAcademy.com Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Look for the Good is dropping? Sign up for the Look for the Good Podcast Chat weekly newsletter to get behind the scenes insights, special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE to sign up today! Learn More about Carrie here: https://carrierowan.com/

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.

There are so many ways to get paid for your work in the age of digital music, that I admit that 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 Collective) at this year's TAXI Road Rally were SO glad they went! They were so grateful that I've invited one the MLC's top executives (Serona Elton, Head of Educational Partnerships) to join us on this week's TAXI TV. I've met with her on Zoom, and she's really good at explaining why you really could have money just sitting there waiting for you, and what you can do to collect it! Serona is also the Director of the Music Business Program at the University of Miami, my alma mater, so I like her even more!!!

If you were at this year's TAXI Road Rally (our annual FREE conference), you were part of what many of the attendees are saying was the best we've ever produced in 28 years. We humbly agree! There was something special in the air. Maybe it was the quality of the Ballroom Panels, the One-to-One Mentor sessions, the Eat & Greet Luncheons, the Drivers Ed breakout classes, the Sponsors, or the music industry Networking… or maybe it was all of those things. One thing for sure is that the TAXI members who come made it special. I've never seen a happier, more motivated, or more excited group of attendees in all the years we've been gathering for the Road Rally. If you couldn't join us, this might sound like marketing hyperbole. If you were there, you know exactly what I'm talking about! And you know that it's not an exaggeration! Not even a little bit. Let's capture that lightning in a bottle… I'm going to share a bunch of Rally photos and member comments during this week's TAXI TV episode. A lot of them! Maybe you'll see some shots of yourself or hear your comments read out loud. I also have an ulterior motive for doing this episode: I want to hear from you about what YOU think made this year's Rally so special, so we can make it even better next year! “Do more of this, or less of that,” sort of feedback is what I want to hear. I also want people who didn't come to hear how powerful and career-changing the Rally is because frankly, there are still a lot of members who don't know what they're missing. I think they'd rather hear it from the horse's mouth, rather than the “boss's mouth.”

As I was grabbing my notes from a table on the stage during last weekend's TAXI Road Rally, I overheard a musician talking with a music supervisor who had just finished speaking on a panel. The TAXI member said, “Scan my QR code and it will take you to my linktr.ee that has links to my bio, Soundcloud, Instagram, Facebook, my videos, and a bunch of other stuff.” Without missing a beat, the music supervisor asked, “Why don't you have a website?” Why wouldn't you put all of your music, photos, bio, videos, and social media all in one place? Why make it harder than it needs to be for the people who want to know about you to learn everything they can about you? So, I invited Joseph Longo from Bandzoogle to join us for this week's episode! He was my guest about a year ago, and he was so good at explaining all of this that I called his boss the next day to tell him how what a great job Joseph did! Win a FREE Thirty-Minute Website Consultation with Joseph! I've also asked Joseph if he would give away a consulting session with one of our viewers who either needs feedback on their existing website or wants advice on what their website should feature if they choose to build one.

Casey Hurowitz has been to more TAXI Road Rallies than any other member, with the probable exception of the legendary Bill Gordon. Casey has long been the go-to guy for Rally first-timers and even some conference veterans. Go-to for what, you might ask… Everything from where to grab the free hotel shuttle, to bringing a hoodie because it can get chilly in the ballroom, to the best way to present your music, to the best places and times to meet industry pros, to figuring out the best way to approach those industry pros—because you really can meet them! Casey has great advice on just about everything as it relates to the TAXI Road Rally, and I'm certain he can help you decide if you should come; and if you do, how to get the most bang for your buck! If you haven't checked out the Rally yet, see last year's schedule (we're working on this year) here: https://taxi.com/rally Have your questions ready! We're saving the second half of this episode for Casey to answer your questions, so jot them down in advance, and get ready to paste them in the live chat room to get your questions answered. This should be fun and informative.

Get your questions ready for TAXI's Head Screener, Craig Pilo, because he's going to join us on this week's TAXI TV! He's always a popular guest, and has a great deal of knowledge to share about the sync industry in general, as well as insight relating to TAXI's screeners, the screening process, common mistakes, and great tips for getting more of your music forwarded to the industry people who are searching for it! Questions submitted in advance of the show will get answered first! Please email them to Liz@taxi.com no later than Monday, August 5th at 1pm Pacific time. Cast Your Votes Craig will join me for the first half of Monday's episode, and we'll spend the second half watching the Road Rally testimonial videos submitted by our members. You'll be able to vote on a dedicated form after the episode ends. The winner will get a $200 prize to help them buy their plane ticket to the Rally which is coming up in little more than 3 months (November 7th – 10th)! TAXI's Free Music Conference… We're always amazed by how many TAXI members seem completely unaware of the TAXI Road Rally, so here are a couple of links to help you learn more about this career-changing event! https://www.taxi.com/transmitter/2407/registration-for-taxis-free-conference-is-open/ https://www.taxi.com/taxi-road-rally

Our annual conference, the TAXI Road Rally, is fast approaching (November 7th – 10th), and the planning has already begun! To make sure the Rally has the panels and classes you really want, I need to hear from you! Will you please join me on this week's TAXI TV to give your input and opinions? Which Sponsors Would You Like Discounts From? I also need your help in suggesting sponsors that you'd like to see at the Rally. Why? Because they often give Rally-specific discounts, on-site during the weekend! We'll be opening registration for the Rally in the next few days, so if you've never attended, ask yourself this simple question, “How much value is there in doing something that could dramatically speed up my path to music industry success?” Here's an example of what I'm talking about, and you can click the link below to see several Rally success stories that will give you a really good idea of what you'll be missing if you don't take advantage of this FREE perk that you're entitled to!

I'll never forget the raging enthusiasm I felt bursting forth from Marcus Cohen (aka (CaiNo) when I met him at his first TAXI Road Rally about 6 years ago. In that moment, it was obvious to me that he'd become successful. He was at the Rally with his mom and creative partner — Sherry Marcus Milano — who's also a force of nature! It's not an exaggeration to say that music libraries and other music licensing professionals are now figuratively banging their doors down, asking for music from Marcus, Sherry, and his brother Ethan as well. They've got more requests than they can handle. Isn't that the dream for most musicians? How Marcus and His Family Have Done It That's the thrust of exactly what I want to find out! If they've been able to do it, couldn't you? This is an episode you really don't want to miss! Ask any self-help success guru (like Tony Robbins) and they'll tell you to follow the steps of the people who already have the kind of success you want to have. Get your “road map” to success on this week's episode of TAXI TV!

I'm very excited to have Ronan Chris Murphy join me on our first live episode in several weeks! Ronan is a huge fan favorite, both on TAXI TV and at our annual music convention, the TAXI Road Rally! Here's his bio, if you're not already familiar! https://ronanchrismurphy.com/bio/ Side note: Ronan is an incredibly smart, well-informed, studio rat who loves teaching what he knows about all things audio/studio/production to anybody who will listen. Those who do listen are well-rewarded! Ronan and I are going to talk about: - Creating a great studio space in your home - Studio monitor placement and brand recommendations - Mixing on headphones or not – best practices or fool's errand? - Backing up your files in case of disaster – miss this at your own risk! - What type of insurance you should have for your gear – Yes, you need it! - And how a giant tree made Ronan a world-class expert on the last two bullet points! Ronan will also answer some questions, so don't miss this live episode! Want to Win a FREE Book? To celebrate our return to doing live shows, we're going to give away 2 great books during the live show. Join us for the live broadcast on Monday at 4 pm PDT / 7pm EDT, and you could be the lucky winner of either of these two wonderful books every musician should have - Tracey and Vance Marino's book, Hey! That's My Song!: A Guide to Getting Music Placements in Film, TV, and Media, or Steve Barden's book, Writing Production Music for TV – The Road to Success. Hey! That's My Song!: A Guide to Getting Music Placements in Film, TV, and Media by Tracey and Vance Marino amzn.to/441Ct6e Writing Production Music for TV – The Road to Success by Steve Barden amzn.to/43LNNUe *As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases from the links above in this description.*

Creating and sustaining a music brand is a long-term endeavor that requires more than just one day of effort. It involves networking with others, amplifying your uniqueness, and building relationships with people who appreciate your sound. By understanding what makes you stand out from the crowd, you will be able to draw in the right people who can become part of your iconic tribe.Networking and building relationships with the people who like your work, follow you, and want to know what's coming next is essential for a strong brand. Start with small steps, build upon your skills, and engage with people authentically. Being transparent about yourself will help you foster relationships that will lead to a strong foundation for your brand. What really matters is providing valuable skills and engaging with your audience over time.In this session, Bree Noble, founder of Women of Substance Radio and host of the Profitable Musician Show Podcast, takes us through her story of transitioning from a finance career to building a profitable musician brand from the ground up. She also offers insight into creating a successful brand as an artist and fostering relationships with your fans.Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:35] Bree's career in finance and how she transitioned into a profitable musician brand.[12:48] How can taking business classes as an artist enhance your transition into building your brand?[14:04] Bree's favorite project and performance in her music career. Bree's superpowers that have helped her soar in her music journey. [21:30] Practical tips on how to build a brand that connects with people as an artist. [29:09] How can you build your fan base through TikTok and email lists? [35:26] Bree's advice on incorporating business acumen into your creative side. [41:00] What does working from your happy place mean to Bree?About Bree Noble: - Bree Noble quit her corporate job as a Director of Finance to pursue music. After a successful run as a touring singer/songwriter, she founded Women of Substance Radio to promote quality female artists in all genres. She hosts the Profitable Musician Show Podcast, where she teaches musicians how to tap into multiple streams of income. Bree turned her signature framework, The Musicians Profit Path, into a presentation for conferences like The ASCAP Experience and The TAXI Road Rally and a best-selling book on Amazon. Drawing on her extensive experience as a musician, online marketer, and business owner, Bree has created several educational programs for musicians, including The Musician's Profit Path Accelerator and Rock Your Next Release.How to connect with Bree Noble:Website: https://breenoblemusic.com/homeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BreeNobleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breenoble/About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life, with the skill for turning dreams into reality. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/workfromyourhappyplaceLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/workfromyourhappyplace/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.comQuotes:“If you can build yourself as a speaker or offer a program, it will be so much easier to get gigs.”“On social media, you've no control over who sees your post and doesn't.”“When you ask people their opinion, they feel like they matter.”

Within the past six weeks I've attended both the Production Music Conference and the Taxi Road Rally, and today I give my unbiased and honest thoughts while comparing and contrasting each one to help you decide which conference might right for you.Plus we take a listen to "Autumn Colors," a corporate piano-based cue written by 52 Cues member, Shane Jensen (https://soundcloud.com/user-518930157)!Watch this episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be/pz3-uohrH1800:00 - Intro & Welcome02:38 - What is PMC 2022? What is the Taxi Road Rally?06:41 - Comparing the Venue17:13 - Comparing the Tech and the Schedule26:00 - The Main Difference Between These Events37:52 - Would I Go Again?44:13 - Which Should You Attend?47:47 - What Did I Learn?01:00:26 - Join the 52 Cues Community!01:01:39 - "Autumn Colors" by Shane Jensen01:10:15 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!PMC 2022 Panelshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbLP8sskgKM&list=PLYYZquuC1Sdc9Xlo59vYICVFzFfyCXqFyTaxi Road Rallyhttps://www.taxi.com/taxi-road-rally/Join the 52 Cues Community for FREE! – Post your own cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, participate in community discussions, provide feedback on other composers' cues, and ask questions about the industry! – https://52cues.comBecome a 52 Cues FRIEND – Join in on Monthly Interactive Zoom Workshops featuring a range of topics and guests from around the music industry, and you'll have access to the Weekly Music Production Livestreams! – https://my.52cues.com/plans/202568?bundle_token=b037583a957a0bb48afafd3b1cae414eBecome a 52 Cues FAMILY Member – Get all the benefits listed above, plus catch up with Dave during weekly live Zoom Office Hours, and have your cues reviewed each week during the live Weekly Interactive Feedback and Critique Sessions – https://my.52cues.com/plans/195865?bundle_token=c974232cc2996186825ad469af103969Or you can support the channel on Patreon and get access to my weekly music production live streams. – https://www.patreon.com/davekropfLessons, critiques, and 1-on-1 coaching are available! – http://52cues.com/coaching.#productionmusic #podcastNote: Links posted here may be affiliate links which help us out by generating a small commission at no extra cost to you!Support the show

256. Is the Taxi Road Rally Worth It? Video Description Taxi Road Rally 2022: Is a membership really worth it? #taximusicservice #musicconference #taxiroadrally2022 #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie We came away with 6 surprising discoveries from our recent trip to Los Angeles for this conference. Check out the episode to hear the full discussion and check out our blog post: https://bit.ly/256taxiworthitblog Also, official session replays are said to become available at https://www.youtube.com/c/TaxiIndependentAR Did you know that along with putting together our next album, we are working on our first book? Here's the link, if you want to pre-order: https://bit.ly/prejippiebklanding What do YOU think? We'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic! Talk to us in the comments below. Here's what we're into now: • Tom Ray's Art Podcast: https://bit.ly/tomrayspodcast2june2022 • “Sugar Fit” on Darkest Corners of the World Podcast S2 E3 http://bit.ly/sugarfitdarkestpod • “Flying High” (from “Sugar Fit” album) on Toes in the Sand Playlist http://bit.ly/toesplaylist • “Sugar Fit” on his Spotify “Indie: Undiscovered But Brilliant: Vol. 3” http://bit.ly/SugarFitonPlaylist2 • “Sugar Fit” on No Sugar Radio http://bit.ly/nosugarradiosugarfit If you like this, you might enjoy: • Basic Recording Studio Setup: https://bit.ly/246basicstudiopost • What to do when real life interrupts your artistic process? https://bit.ly/241reallifeblog • 7 Strategies for rebounding from creative burnout: https://bit.ly/239digoutofburnoutblog • How to give better interviews (for D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/236betterinterviewsblog • How to give better live performances: https://bit.ly/219betterliveblog • How to collaborate better (for D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/Ep163collaborateblog • How to write quicker, but better (for D.I.Y. Rock Star): https://bit.ly/228writebetterblogpost • Should you ever play for free? https://bit.ly/214playfreeblog • 17 Tips for taking better band photos—ESPECIALLY if you taking them yourself: http://bit.ly/betterbandphotos • First Music Video? 10 Best Websites for Free Stock Video Footage: http://bit.ly/freestockvideosprej • Further Confessions: I Hate Video Editing: http://bit.ly/ihatevideoediting • “YouTube Frenzy: But the Beauty of this Rabbit Hole” http://bit.ly/youtubefrenzy • “Tips for Competing with Yourself (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star)” http://bit.ly/Ep94BV2019blog20 • “Tips for Video Making (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star)” http://bit.ly/Ep86BV2019blog12 NOW: Funk album, “Sugar Fit,” by Bourgeoisie Paper Jam http://bit.ly/BandCampPMG and follow on Spotify at https://bit.ly/bpjspotfollow MUSIC: “I Get Faded (No Voce),” PMG Cool & Quirky Custom Music (through Songtradr at http://bit.ly/2QGRatf ) More Ways to experience B L O O M I N G P R E J I P P I E : • All things “Sugar Fit”: https://bit.ly/SugarFitlanding • Blog: http://bit.ly/bpblogsubscribe • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloomingprejippie • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bloomingprejipp • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloomingprejippie • Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bloomingprejippie • YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie • Gab & Jam podcast: https://bit.ly/gabandjamhq • Soundcloud (music): https://soundcloud.com/prejippie • Join the Bourgeoisie Paper Jam Street Team! https://bit.ly/BPJstreetteam • Funky Happy People (Who Listen to a Variety of Genres of Music) Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/funkyhappyjoin • Be the Next D.I.Y. Rock Star Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diyrockstarjoin Please subscribe. Thanks. http://bit.ly/youtubesubprejippie Until next Monday, here's wishing love, peace, and chicken grease!

If you're not yet registered to come to our annual music conference, the TAXI Road Rally, you should be! It starts on Thursday, November 3rd, and it wraps up on Sunday, November 6th! Want to see all that's going on? Click on the link below: https://www.taxi.com/taxi-road-rally/ Get Your Road Rally Questions Answered! Even though we're in every-minute-counts mode here at the office, I'd like to invite you to join me for Monday's live TAXI TV show, and ask me anything you want about the Rally. - "How often does the free shuttle run from LAX to the Westin hotel?" - "Should I bring my music on CDs or USB drives?" - "I'm pretty shy! Do you SWEAR that I'll be comfortable and not feel out of place at the Rally?" - "How do I know which panels or classes will be best for me?" - "Is it really possible to meet music industry people and give them my music?" I'll answer those questions and anything else you can throw at me! I'm sure some of your fellow TAXI members, who will be in the chatroom, will also have their own take on how things go, and what you can expect at the Rally. This episode should be fun and really helpful in prepping you for the big event! Please have some questions ready-to-go in the live chat, or even better, email your questions to TAXITV@TAXI.com no later than 2 pm Pacific Time on Monday, October 31st.

On today's episode, I sit down and chat with Tracey and Vance Marino, authors of “Hey That's My Song," and we discuss their experiences in navigating the co-writing process and how they make sure their marriage doesn't suffer in the crucible of creativity.Also, we chat about the upcoming PMA conference and Taxi Road Rally, the differences between the two, and how you can best maximize your conference experience if you're planning on making the trip to LA this fall.Plus, we're going to take a listen to a jazzy lounge cue written by a member of the 52 Cues Community, on this week's episode of the 52 Cues Podcast!Plus, we take a listen to a jazzy, lounge cue written by 52 Cues Community member, Ed Smaron! (https://soundcloud.com/esmaron)Watch this episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be/Sa-D34rOwCE00:00 - Intro & Welcome04:14 - Interview with Tracey and Vance Marino54:01 - Join the 52 Cues Community!55:14 - "Daiquiris and Filberts" by Ed Smaron01:05:21 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!"Hey That's My Song" - by Tracey and Vance Marinohttps://amzn.to/3TBZgB6__________Join the 52 Cues Community for FREE! – Post your own cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, participate in community discussions, provide feedback on other composers' cues, and ask questions about the industry! – https://52cues.comBecome a 52 Cues FRIEND – Join in on Monthly Interactive Zoom Workshops featuring a range of topics and guests from around the music industry, and you'll have access to the Weekly Music Production Livestreams! – https://my.52cues.com/plans/202568?bundle_token=b037583a957a0bb48afafd3b1cae414eBecome a 52 Cues FAMILY Member – Get all the benefits listed above, plus catch up with Dave during weekly live Zoom Office Hours, and have your cues reviewed each week during the live Weekly Interactive Feedback and Critique Sessions – https://my.52cues.com/plans/195865?bundle_token=c974232cc2996186825ad469af103969Or you can support the channel on Patreon and get access to my weekly music production live streams. – https://www.patreon.com/davekropfLessons, critiques, and 1-on-1 coaching are available! – http://52cues.com/coaching.#productionmusic #podcastNote: Links posted here may be affiliate links which help us out by generating a small commission at no extra cost to you!Join our 12-week Mastermind with built-in private lessons, small group accountability and feedback sessions that give you focused, personalized mentorship. So If you're seriously ready to supercharge you career in production music, then head over to 52cues.com/mastermind22 and sign up today! Registration ends September 29, and seats are limited!Support the show

We value the opinions our members have about many aspects of TAXI. Most of all, we love getting input from TAXI's members regarding our music convention, the TAXI Road Rally (November 3rd – 6th in Los Angeles, CA). I would really appreciate it if you could join me for the LIVE episode of this week's TAXI TV, so I can get your opinions on a wide range of topics regarding the upcoming Road Rally. Off the top-of-my head, I want to know things like: - Are you coming? - If you're not coming, how much did COVID affect your decision? - Would you like to hear what we're doing to minimize the COVID risk this year? - Are you interested in topics related to film/TV music? - Are you interested in our pitch/feedback panels? - Are you interested in hearing how successful TAXI members have done it? - Are you interested in topics related to songwriting and record label deals? - Are you interested in topics related to signing with a record label? - Are you interested in learning how Music Supervisors choose and use music? - Are you interested in topics related to audio engineering and production? - Are you interested in topics related to conducting business in a professional manner? - Are you interested in music/production software? - Are you interested in NFTs in the music industry? - Are you interested in how Artificial Intelligence could get more of your music used? - Are you interested in performing live in the Open Mic. or Jam Room? - Are you interested in music publishing? - Are you interested in learning about management? - Do you want to get a free One-to-One Mentor session? And much more!! Make sure you're in the chat room for the live episode to cast your vote and give your opinion. We look forward to hearing what's important to you!

Erin Jacobson is hands-down the most popular Music Attorney who has ever graced the stage at our convention – the TAXI Road Rally! Why? Because it's obvious to the songwriters, artists, and composers in our audience, that she actually gives a damn about them! We'll be covering some of today's most frequently asked music business questions, and then open the floor to questions from the viewing audience during the live show. Questions Submitted Before the Show Will Be Answered First! Here's how to get them to us, so we can ask Erin your questions during the live broadcast: Email your questions to taxitv@taxi.com no later than Friday, June 17th at NOON, Pacific Time! MORE ABOUT ERIN JACOBSON =============================== Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. is an internationally recognized attorney who protects independent, established, and legacy songwriters and artists, independent music publishers, distinguished legacy catalogues, heirs and estates, Grammy and Emmy Award winners, and other music professionals at her law practice based in Beverly Hills, CA. Ms. Jacobson has been named as one of the “Top Music Lawyers” by Billboard, and has been featured in publications including Billboard and Forbes, and on networks including ABC and the BBC. In addition, Ms. Jacobson is the author of Don't Get Screwed! How to Protect Yourself as an Independent Musician, and the founder and owner of Indie Artist Resource, a company that empowers independent musicians to take charge of their careers with contract templates and educational materials. LEARN More about Erin: http://themusicindustrylawyer.com DIVE into Indie Artist Resource: http://indieartistresource.com *****Opinions expressed during this episode or in any edited segments of this episode of TAXI TV do not constitute legal advice.*****

The Bottom Line by Evolved Finance explores the financial journeys of some of the most successful online educators, thought leaders, influencers, and service providers in the online space. Each week, Parker sits down with a current Evolved Finance client to talk about their relationship with money and how their mindset has changed as their business has grown. This week, Parker chats with Bree Noble. Bree quit her corporate job as a Director of Finance to pursue music. After a successful run as a touring singer/songwriter, she founded Women of Substance Radio to promote quality female artists in all genres. She hosts the Profitable Musician Show Podcast where she teaches musicians how to tap into multiple streams of income. She turned her signature framework, The Musicians Profit Path, into a presentation for conferences like The ASCAP Experience and The TAXI Road Rally and a best-selling book on Amazon. Drawing on her extensive experience as a musician, online marketer and business owner, Bree has created several educational programs for musicians including The Female Musician Academy and Rock Your Next Release. To learn more about Evolved Finance: Follow us on iTunes and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evolved-finance/id1227529139 Download our free audio course: www.evolvedfinance.com/audiocourse Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/evolvedfinance To learn more about Bree and her business: Website: http://profitablemusician.com http://breenoble.com http://wosradio.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/profitablemusicianllc Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wosradio

Trailers, TV Cues & Sound Design: The Similarities and Differences Explained Randon Purcell doesn't need TAXI anymore! Here's why... "Hey Michael! I hope you and the family are all well! Everything here is madness, but going well enough. My job at [name withheld] is keeping me plenty busy, and I'm even doing some side scoring gigs on some movies with my boss, so that's fun too. I just got signed on to do the score for a new animated show as well, later this year, so 2022 should be busy as ever. Anyway, I just wanted to touch base and see how things are going. I don't get a chance to hop on the TAXI forums much these days, but I love it when I can give back a little to the TAXI community. After all, I wouldn't be a full-time musician without you guys! Hope all is well and that The TAXI Road Rally will be in-person again this year! Take care, Randon" Yep, that's why Randon doesn't need TAXI any more...he's too busy making music for his full-time income! Why is he so busy? "I wouldn't be a full time musician without you guys!" It was the sentence prior to that, that prompted me to ask Randon to join us for this week's TAXI TV episode. "I love it when I can give back a little to the TAXI community." Without hesitation, I asked Randon to join me to explain the similarities and differences between creating music for Film Trailers and TV Promos, TV Shows, and Sound Design...for that matter, can you really explain exactly what sound design is, and how it's done? I'm not so sure I could, but I'd bet a pretty penny that Randon can! And ask him, I will! Randon is a very smart, pragmatic, hard-working person. His climb up the ladder of success took a few years and a lot of work. I think he might be able to shave some time from your climb by sharing what he's learned along the way. - If you're already creating Instrumental Cues, what do you need to know to create Film Trailer and TV Promo music? - Is sound design more like music or sound effects, or a combination of both? - How do you get paid for creating a whoosh, a braaam, or a distorted, growly tension drone? - Which synth patches work for what? - How are the arrangements similar or different? - How is scoring a TV show different than creating Cues that could be used in an episode of the very same show? - How much income can you earn from each one of these disciplines?

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.

Here's your chance to ask me something I might have missed in the chat during a recent episode! Throw anything at me, and I'll do my best to give you a great answer. Ask me about anything – from TAXI-specific questions, to engineering or production questions, to music business questions, to music industry business etiquette queries, to questions about TAXI's screening/A&R process, to film/TV music questions (songs and instrumentals), to TAXI Road Rally questions, to just about anything else you can think of! There's no reasonable question that I won't answer – even at the risk of embarrassing myself!

I'm very excited to have my friend and music publisher Michael Eames join us on this week's TAXI TV. Michael is a world-class expert on all aspects of publishing. He's so knowledgeable that in my opinion, many music attorneys can't keep pace with him. Here's Michael's bio: Michael Eames is a trained composer, songwriter, and pianist with experience in film scoring who studied music at Cornell University and UCLA Extension; Michael also secured a minor in Business Management from Cornell. As President of PEN, Michael oversees all aspects of the operation as well as focuses on pitching the catalogue to all media and business development. Prior to starting PEN, Michael oversaw the international activities and film & television department of Don Williams Music Group where he was responsible for song catalogues such as Jimi Hendrix, Chicago and Roy Orbison among numerous others. He also worked previously for Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys and the management and music supervision firms The Derek Power Co and Seth Kaplan Entertainment. Michael is a past President of the Association of Independent Publishers (AIMP) and proudly serves on the Independent Publishers Advisory Council (IPAC) of the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA). He is also a member of the California Copyright Conference (CCC) and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS). Michael wrote the music publishing section of the Hal Leonard-published book entitled Five Star Music Makeover: The Independent Artist's Guide for Singers, Songwriters, Bands, Producers and Self Publishers, co-teaches (with Bobby Borg) the UCLA Extension class, Music Publishing: A Creative And Business Perspective, as well as the co-author (with Bobby Borg) of the new book, Introduction to Music Publishing for Musicians: Business and Creative Perspectives for the New Music Industry. Last but not least, Michael is a frequent guest speaker in classrooms and panel discussions worldwide, including the TAXI Road Rally and TAXI TV.

Watch this episode of TAXI TV to find out if this year's TAXI Road Rally will be live in person or virtual. Viewers also give their input on what they'd like to see at this year's FREE convention!

Here's your chance to ask me something I might have missed in the chat during a recent episode! Throw anything at me, and I'll do my best to give you a great answer. Ask me about anything – from TAXI-specific questions, to engineering or production questions, to music business questions, to music industry business etiquette queries, to questions about TAXI's screening/A&R process, to film/TV music questions (songs and instrumentals), to TAXI Road Rally questions, to just about anything else you can think of! There’s no reasonable question that I won’t answer – even at the risk of embarrassing myself!

I could tell Stephen Baird was going to be successful when I first met him at a TAXI Road Rally more than a dozen years ago. He was immediately likable, willing to work hard, and he was wearing a bright green T-shirt that read, “CARRIES NO CA$H.” He came to the Rally, asked the right questions, saw what his path needed to be, and then he got busy. VERY busy! No job was too big or small. No work day was too long. Stephen became a Six-Figure Composer faster than most because he worked harder than most! His music is in a ton of catalogs, and I have little doubt that it’s heard on TV every day of the year. Probably, all over the world! Here’s another reason I like Stephen so much – he’s a class act. While the majority of TAXI members who land deals and placements often forget to tell us when our work helps them get a deal or a placement, Steve Baird takes the time to write letters like this… Hey Michael, I joined TAXI in September of 2007 with nothing more than Reason 2.5 and an old Roland keyboard from the 1980's. Until joining TAXI, I knew nothing about the Film/TV/Advertising market. Actually, I was quite the newbie. Now, nearly 5 years later, I'm in my second year of making a full-time living writing for TV shows, commercials, promos, and movie trailers. Nearly every penny I have made can be traced back to TAXI. Either directly through a forward, or indirectly through people I have met at the Road Rally or on the TAXI forum. I'm really quite ecstatic with the way things have turned out. Not only am I making as much or more money than most of my friends, but I'm doing so via a career that I have dreamed about since I was a child. If it wasn't for TAXI, I wouldn't have a music career. I can't even imagine what my life would be like right now. So, I'd just like to thank you for offering such a great service to aspiring musicians, composers, artists, and bands. Not just for the opportunities offered through the listings, but for creating such a great environment for musicians to learn and grow. You've definitely changed my life, and for that, I am forever grateful. -Steve I think that letter is a great example of one of the 7 Habits of Successful Composers: expressing gratitude to those who have helped you on the way up. I have never forgotten how that letter made me feel when I first read it. But, expressing gratitude is just one of the 7 habits, and I’m going to ask Steve to let you know what the other 6 habits are on this week’s TAXI TV. There’s a lot to be learned from this young man, and you’ll only be cheating yourself by forgetting to watch the live show on Monday at 4pm (PDT).

Michael Lloyd’s feedback sessions in the theater at the TAXI Road Rally have long been a fan favorite, so I'm inviting him to join me on this week's TAXI TV to review some of your songs! Michael's reviews are honest, in-depth, and encouraging. His feedback is pointed and helpful in taking your songwriting, production, and overall sound to the next level.

Last week's episode about doing Home Concerts was so information-packed that we couldn't get to questions from the live audience. It also felt like we needed to give Steven more time to dive more deeply into this super current topic! The solution? Bring Mr. Memel back for another episode! Please get your questions ready before we go live! Steven's Resume for your perusal! Steven Memel is an internationally acclaimed voice & performance coach whose unique and impactful techniques enable him to achieve rapid and dramatic results with all performers. He’s aided in building the careers of some of the most talented and successful people in the world of entertainment. Steven’s music clients have recorded on Sony, Jive, DreamWorks, BMG, and more. He’s worked with acts like Maroon 5, Sara Bareilles, Jesse McCartney, and a bunch of very happy TAXI members over the years! He’s taught at Musicians Institute, UCLA, USC, and is a regular speaker at seminars, conferences (including the TAXI Road Rally), and universities around the world.

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!

Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/amMBvo6F32Q Want your music in 750 TV Shows? On this episode of TAXI TV, we will cover what it takes to get your music in 750 TV Shows, with TAXI Member, Keith LuBrant. The two most common “reasons,” I’ve heard for lack of success over the last 28 years are: - I’ve got a full-time job. - I’ve got a family. So does Keith LuBrant (rhymes with Lou Grant), and his music has been in 750 different TV shows! Yes, you read that correctly, Keith’s music has been in 750 TV shows!!! Folks, that’s many thousands of actual placements, and the guy creates his music in his “spare” time! I’m not kidding – he’s a great husband and father, and has a very full-time day job! If you’d like to learn how Keith has done what seems impossible to most of us, don’t miss this week’s episode of TAXI TV! Keith is one of the nicest people on the planet, and he’s incredibly humble, as well. He’s also not the kind of guy who will hold back the good stuff. If you want to know the answers to questions like these, don’t miss this episode: - What genres do you typically create your cues and songs in? - Which genres have been most productive? - How many libraries and catalogs is your music in? - How long did it take to start seeing the money roll in? - What’s been your single biggest income-earning piece of music? - How long does it typically take you to create an instrumental track? - How many hours a week do you typically devote to your music? - How do you balance your time between family, work, and music? - How many of your pieces are collaborations VS just you? - How have you used the TAXI Road Rally to help grow your career? - Is it true that you also created Composer Catalog to help keep your music organized? - What is your single best piece of advice for others who feel like they can’t accomplish what you have? And many, many other questions you’ve always wanted answers to! Do not miss this episode if you’d like to someday have 750 TV shows playing your music! Composer Catalog Giveaways! Keith is going to give two copies of Composer Catalog away. One during the live show, and another to the person who asks the best question in the YouTube comments, under the archived version of the show. --------------------------------------- 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!

Michael gives a run-down of what to expect at 2019's TAXI Road Rally, our FREE convention, and shares some tips from people have attended the event in the past. Don't skip out on this episode if you're going to the Road Rally for the first time this year! Grab your 2 FREE tickets to our convention, the TAXI Road Rally here: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp ----------------------------------------- Watch Last Week's Episode: https://youtu.be/wKRcvn55Yxc 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

I talk about an incident which triggered one of my biggest fears, and how it applies to the upcoming Taxi Road Rally.  Follow my Spotify playlist for music I discuss during the podcast.   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicSyncLicensing Spotify playlist -https://open.spotify.com/user/freeksquad213/playlist/6ZW4oaVFX2FEAGG2tcbVLq?si=-mMMzq1aT8KuyDfLIzQlvg Shopify store - https://fulfords-world.myshopify.com/    

I discuss the recent "surprise" engagement party i attended, the micro sync I got, two syncs for a song that I got jerked around on, my new Shopify store, the TAXI Road Rally, and some other stuff..    SHOPIFY STORE - https://fulfords-world.myshopify.com/collections/all  Twitter @JFulfordtheiii   ID @JohnFulford    

Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sGbBIyQvxrQ Chuck Henry is one of the most successful TAXI members of all time. He's cracked the code when it comes to doing mostly Instrumentals for TV and Film, and licensing them like crazy! Chuck will be joining us live in the TAXI TV studio on Monday so he can show us how to build Future Bass and Trap-Tension Cues from scratch! Chuck is going to step us through the process, then add all the other instruments to build Cues. If you’re a singer/songwriter type and building beats is a little intimidating, this episode of TAXI TV could be super helpful in transitioning you into a couple of the most in-demand styles requested by Music Supervisors and Music Libraries alike! I'm also going to be joined by TAXI TV Producer and Road Rally veteran Briagha McTavish at the end of the show to walk you through some of the frequently asked questions we've been getting from members and their guests about this year's TAXI Road Rally! Don't miss this part of the show if it's your very first Rally. ------------------------------------ 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/rxrEgxWxu_0 Michael is going to be out of the office for this week's episode of TAXI TV, so he's asked Tom and I to cover for him again! This week we're going to be answering your questions about the TAXI Road Rally (TAXI's Members-Only Convention) and giving you insider tips on how to make the most of this awesome event! Tom and I have collectively been to over fifteen TAXI Road Rallies, so we would consider ourselves experts on the subject (: Here are some examples of some good questions to ask us: What's the best way to approach industry people at the Rally? What should I bring? CDs? Business Cards? How do I make sure I get the One-to-One Mentor I really want? We're sure that you'll have some great questions for us, and we're excited to answer them! If you've never been to a TAXI Road Rally before, this will definitely be a must-watch! To make sure your question gets answered on Monday’s episode, all you need to do is post it on our Facebook page (http://bit.ly/2931C7x) or tweet us (http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ)! ------------------------------------ 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/2CpDNG21WOw Check Out the TAXI Road Rally: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp There are very few moments I enjoy more than when a skeptical TAXI member sees the light and discovers how to best use TAXI to become successful. Henry Winckel wasn’t happy with TAXI. He was frustrated, discouraged, and not enjoying any success. Henry is also a good listener, a determined individual, and opened his mind to new and different ideas, tactics, and techniques. I’m going to interview Henry live, via telephone on this episode of TAXI TV. If you’ve ever been frustrated by your lack of forward movement with TAXI, then this is an episode you really need to watch! Henry pulls no punches – he’s very direct, very truthful, and doesn’t mince words. If you think this is going to be some bought and paid for “fanboy” episode, then think again! This could very well be the episode of TAXI TV that causes the breakthrough moment you’ve been waiting for during your entire music career! BONUS: After Henry’s interview, I’m going to reveal what many of the Grand Ballroom Panels will be at this year’s TAXI Road Rally convention, coming up in November! Cool stuff, don’t miss it! ------------------------------------ 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 the Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wb1pIc5YANw Get Ralph's Book, "Murphy’s Laws of Songwriting" here: https://amzn.to/2HPaTU9 ---------------------------------- Ralph Murphy has long been a favorite speaker, teacher, and mentor at the TAXI Road Rally. His insight into what makes a song a hit song is a deep dive into the art, craft, and maybe even a little bit of science thrown in for good measure. His decades of experience, research, and love of passing on what he’s learned from hit songwriters like Harlan Howard and many other Music Row legends is apparent every time Ralph beings to speak! Ralph is an artist, songwriter, producer, and music business executive, who has worked extensively on both sides of the Atlantic during his music career. He has served as president of NSAI, as well as VP, International/Domestic Membership Group for ASCAP, Nashville. He is currently a consultant to ASCAP via his company Murphy Music Consulting. His book, Murphy’s Laws of Songwriting, is a national and international best-seller, and is used as a part of the curriculum of Universities and Colleges worldwide. He’s had hits with artists like James Royal, Jeannie C. Riley, Crystal Gayle, and Ronnie Milsap, and continues to write songs and get cuts all over the globe! If you’ve always dreamed of writing a hit song, getting it cut, and watching it climb the charts, there are very few people who have as much detailed knowledge that they’ll share as Ralph Murphy! ------------------------------------ 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

Michael gives a good first look at what the big panels will be in the main ballroom. He's joined by Briagha McTavish who gives out some great tips for Rally attendees. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Get Your Music to Record Labels, Music Supervisors, and Music Libraries: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh See what the Music Industry is looking for today: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Rub elbows with Music Industry Execs at this FREE Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp See who's been successful using TAXI: http://bit.ly/28Rnhyp FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2931C7x TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we USTREAM: http://bit.ly/1tiimPl

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!

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.

www.TonyTrombo.com My guests are Pete and Pat Luboff. We are songwriters, music publishers and songwriting educators. For many years we were music business photojournalists and arts administrators. In 40 years of working as a team, we have built a broad base of knowledge of the music business with particular emphasis in all aspects of songwriting and have developed extensive contacts with hundreds of songwriters, producers, music publishers and record label executives. As songwriters, we have had success with "Trust Me," the first single on Snoop Dogg's "Topp Dogg" album, "I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much," a No. 2 chart recording by Bobby Womack, "Body Language" cut by Patti LaBelle (gold album) and the featured song in the John Travolta movie, "The Experts," "The Son My Daddy Never Had," a charting Country single with Miko Marks, and recordings by Michael Peterson, Glenn Jones, among others. We have been teaching songwriting workshops since 1979 and currently conduct workshops in Nashville.  We also travel to teach workshops.  Recent cities we’ve done workshops in are New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Seattle, Indianapolis and Denver.  Click here to find out more about hosting a Luboff workshop in your town.  And here to read what songwriters have said about us. For almost 20 years, Pete conducted the Monday night workshops at the National Academy of Songwriters. Pete also taught advanced songwriting at UCLA for 13 years.  We’ve both taught workshops at the Taxi Road Rally and screened extensively for Taxi.  We also have judged for various songwriting contests, including the Just Plain Folks, John Lennon, and Great American Song contests.  

Today I have Ariel Hyatt on the show and we are covering everything from social media and crowd funding, to what it takes to rise above the noise in today's new music industry. I always enjoy speaking with Ariel as she is a wealth of knowledge and is always happy to share her insights! I find it especially cool that Ariel is currently carrying out her own crowdfunding campaign and by doing so is practicing what she preaches! For more information visit the site: http://bit.ly/ArielRockethub Ariel is a thought leader in the digital PR world: the founder of a successful PR firm; international speaker & educator and the author of two books on social media and marketing for artists. Ariel’s Cyber PR® process marks the intersection of social media with engaged behavior, PR, and online Marketing. Ariel made it her mission to educate artists on how to take advantage of the new digital world. Her efforts have been lauded by artists and industry professionals alike. Ariel’s bi-weekly newsletter and YouTube series ” Sound Advice” has attracted over 20,000 subscribers, and she has penned over 100 articles to date. Ariel is also the author of two successful books on PR and new media:Music Success in Nine Weeks and Musician’s Roadmap to Facebook & Twitter offer artists a step-by-step plan to create a profitable and sustainable business from their art. Ariel’s message is so compelling she has been invited to speak at festivals and conferences in twelve countries, including SXSW, CMJ, ASCAP’s I Create Music, The Future of Music, Canadian Music Week, APRA’s Song Summit (Sydney), You Are In Control (Reykjavik), The ECMAs, NARAS, Grammy Camp, and The Taxi Road Rally. In the Fall of 2011, Middle Tennessee State University began offing an official Cyber PR® Class based on principals used in Ariel’s day-to-day business. She and her staff led students in a rigorous Cyber PR® accreditation process that included hands on experience working on active Cyber PR® Campaigns. The course was so popular that 2 section and an advanced Cyber PR® class has now been added. Having pivoted her business once successfully, Ariel is now exploring the universal applications of her Cyber PR® philosophy and platform, to public relations campaigns at large. This is why Ariel Publicity has represented over 1,700 clients in the seventeen years since its inception: knowledge, passion, talent, innovation, and the sort of luck born of hard work. These qualities are embodied in Ariel Hyatt. Ariel proudly serves on the boards of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, SoundCtrl, and The New Music Seminar. She is an obsessive world traveler, a total foodie, and a vintage lunchbox collector. I hope you enjoy today's interview! Aaron Bethune. Music Specialist. Creative Collaborator. http://www.playitloudmusic.com & http://www.abovethenoise.ca

Ariel Hyatt is the founder of Ariel Publicity, a social media PR firm based in New York. Her Cyber PR ® Campaigns place musicians on blogs, podcasts, and Internet radio stations and coach them to create authentic relationships with fans. Since 1996, Ariel Publicity has represented over 1,500 independent musicians of all genres.Her book Music Success in Nine Weeks has helped over a thousand musicians get in control of their online strategies and her ongoing blogging challenges keep artists accountable through the reading process. Currently there are 150 musicians reading her book and blogging about their experience with facing their marketing and PR challenges in 7 countries around the world.“Sound Advice” her bi-weekly newsletter and YouTube series reaches tens of thousands of subscribers and she is contributing blogger at MusicThinkTank.com.Helping creative minds navigate the confusing world of Social Media and Online Marketing is her passion and Ariel travels the world teaching masterclasses for musicians and music industry professionals.Ariel has spoken at SXSW (Interactive and Music), CMJ, ASCAP’s I Create Music, The Future of Music, Canadian Music Week, APRA’s Song Summit (Sydney), You Are In Control (Reykjavik), The ECMAs, NARAS, and The Taxi Road Rally, and dozens more.She proudly serves on the boards of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, SoundCtrl, and The New Music Seminar.Sweet Relief is a non-profit that provides financial assistance to career musicians who are struggling to make ends meet while facing illness or disability.SoundCtrl is a music and technology event platform for the convergence of music and digital media that hosts educational events and panels for music industry professionals in New York City.The New Music Seminar is the conference to attend if you are a musician or an industry professional interested in participating in the cutting, bleeding edge of thought leadership for the current music industry.

Ariel Hyatt is the founder of Ariel Publicity, a social media PR firm based in New York. Her Cyber PR ® Campaigns place musicians on blogs, podcasts, and Internet radio stations and coach them to create authentic relationships with fans. Since 1996, Ariel Publicity has represented over 1,500 independent musicians of all genres.Her book Music Success in Nine Weeks has helped over a thousand musicians get in control of their online strategies and her ongoing blogging challenges keep artists accountable through the reading process. Currently there are 150 musicians reading her book and blogging about their experience with facing their marketing and PR challenges in 7 countries around the world.“Sound Advice” her bi-weekly newsletter and YouTube series reaches tens of thousands of subscribers and she is contributing blogger at MusicThinkTank.com.Helping creative minds navigate the confusing world of Social Media and Online Marketing is her passion and Ariel travels the world teaching masterclasses for musicians and music industry professionals.Ariel has spoken at SXSW (Interactive and Music), CMJ, ASCAP’s I Create Music, The Future of Music, Canadian Music Week, APRA’s Song Summit (Sydney), You Are In Control (Reykjavik), The ECMAs, NARAS, and The Taxi Road Rally, and dozens more.She proudly serves on the boards of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, SoundCtrl, and The New Music Seminar.Sweet Relief is a non-profit that provides financial assistance to career musicians who are struggling to make ends meet while facing illness or disability.SoundCtrl is a music and technology event platform for the convergence of music and digital media that hosts educational events and panels for music industry professionals in New York City.The New Music Seminar is the conference to attend if you are a musician or an industry professional interested in participating in the cutting, bleeding edge of thought leadership for the current music industry.