TAXI TV

01:32:13

Could Using AI Cost You a Music Placement_ _ AI Music...

TAXI TV ·

2026/10/06

Can you use AI-generated music for sync licensing? And is TAXI really the only company drawing a line around AI-generated music?In this episode of TAXI TV, Michael Laskow takes a deeper look at the growing debate surrounding AI music, music licensing, and sync placements. If you've ever wondered why AI-generated music isn't accepted for certain TAXI opportunities—or whether the same concerns exist among music libraries, music supervisors, editors, TV networks, and movie studios—this episode digs

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01:41:15

How to Finish MORE Music Without AI![092826]

TAXI TV ·

2026/09/29

Have a great song stuck in your head—or sitting unfinished on your hard drive? You're not alone.Many songwriters, artists, and composers have ideas they're excited about but don't have all the skills, instruments, production experience, or resources needed to turn those ideas into finished recordings. In this episode of TAXI TV, Michael Laskow talks with TAXI members Michelle Witmer and Khris Berry about one of the biggest challenges facing independent music creators: how to get unfinished songs

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01:39:49

AI Music in 2026_ What Songwriters, Artists &...

TAXI TV ·

2026/09/15

AI music is changing incredibly fast. But what does it actually mean for songwriters, artists, composers, and producers?There’s no shortage of headlines, videos, predictions, lawsuits, and opinions about AI music and the future of the music industry. Keeping up with all of it can feel like a full-time job. In this episode of TAXI TV, Michael Laskow talks with TAXI member and music-for-media creator Paul Croteau, better known as Yo Paulie, who has made it his mission to follow the rapidly changing

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01:29:08

How to Compose Music for Movie Trailers_ 10 Things...

TAXI TV ·

2026/09/01

Want to learn how to compose music for movie trailers? Trailer music is becoming a major opportunity for composers, producers, and musicians creating music for production libraries—and the demand for high-quality trailer music continues to grow.In this episode of TAXI TV, Michael Laskow sits down with composer Michael Whittaker to discuss what composers need to know when creating music for trailers and production music libraries. For years, trailer music was often associated with large orchestral

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01:39:09

Would YOU Forward These Songs_ _ TAXI TV A&R Hot...

TAXI TV ·

2026/08/25

Could you tell which songs are worth forwarding to a music industry client?Put your A&R ears to the test in this episode of TAXI TV, where Michael Laskow puts viewers in the A&R Hot Seat and challenges them to listen to real music submissions and decide what they would forward—and what they wouldn't. This episode features actual submissions for recent TAXI listings seeking Singer/Songwriter songs and Investigative Tension Hybrid instrumentals. Before revealing what TAXI's A&R team decided,

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01:33:06

Music Licensing Myths and Misconceptions—What’s...

TAXI TV ·

2026/08/18

How much of what you’ve heard about sync licensing and the music industry is actually true?The music licensing world is full of myths, misconceptions, outdated advice, and conflicting information—especially on social media and online forums. In this episode of TAXI TV, Michael Laskow separates fact from fiction and answers some of the most common questions musicians, songwriters, composers, and producers have about music licensing. You'll learn the truth about: How music supervisors, production

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01:32:58

The Hidden “Tax” Every Sync Musician Pays[081026]

TAXI TV ·

2026/08/11

What’s the hidden “tax” every sync musician pays—and how can you reduce it?When you create music for sync licensing, making the music is only part of the job. There’s also metadata, paperwork, registrations, organization, administration, and other business tasks that can quietly consume hours of your time. And as every musician knows, time is money. In this episode of TAXI TV, Michael Laskow talks with music industry professional Robina Ritchie-Barker about the business side of music licensing

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01:42:23

The Networking Mistake Most Musicians Make _ Sync...

TAXI TV ·

2026/07/28

What's the biggest networking mistake musicians make?In this episode of TAXI TV, Michael Laskow sits down with successful TAXI members Tracey and Vance Marino to discuss how they've built an incredible network of music industry relationships that has helped fuel their growing sync licensing career. They've developed meaningful connections with music libraries, industry executives, and fellow creators—but there's one thing they never do when meeting industry professionals. In this episode, you'll

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01:31:05

TAXI Success Stories + Road Rally Airfare Giveaway _...

TAXI TV ·

2026/07/21

Have you landed a sync placement through a TAXI listing or a connection you made at the TAXI Road Rally?This week's TAXI TV is all about celebrating member success stories, and one eligible member could win (up to) $400 USD of their Road Rally airfare reimbursed during the live broadcast. If your placement came directly from: • A TAXI listing that led to signing with a music library and ultimately a TV, film, or commercial placement, or • A face-to-face meeting at the TAXI Road Rally that led to

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01:30:34

What Music Supervisors Are Looking For In 2026 (The...

TAXI TV ·

2026/07/15

What are music supervisors, editors, and TV producers actually looking for in 2026? In this episode of TAXI TV, Michael Laskow shares the trends, patterns, and creative decisions he's observed while studying the music used in today's TV shows, films, and streaming series. Rather than focusing on hit songs, Michael breaks down how successful sync music supports emotion, tension, pacing, and storytelling, and why understanding those choices can dramatically improve your chances of landing

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01:37:44

The Shortcut Most Musicians Never Discover![070626]

TAXI TV ·

2026/07/07

What's the biggest mistake musicians make? It's not a lack of talent. It's not a lack of hard work. It's a lack of strategy. In this episode of TAXI TV, Michael Laskow sits down with one of TAXI's greatest success stories, Matt Vander Boegh, to discuss the one thing that transformed his music career—and why it has nothing to do with writing more songs. Matt went from knowing virtually nothing about writing music for TV and film to building a thriving sync licensing career, with his music being

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01:06:18

Music Pros vs. Hobbyists Part 2_ Sync Licensing...

TAXI TV ·

2026/06/30

What separates professional musicians from hobbyists when it comes to sync licensing? In Part 2 of this TAXI TV conversation, Michael Laskow continues his discussion with Grammy-winning producer and mixer Rob Chiarelli and producer, songwriter, and film/TV music supervisor Michael Lloyd. This episode goes deeper into the sync side of the music business — including what music supervisors, producers, and industry professionals actually look for when evaluating songs and artists. With nearly 100

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01:15:45

Music Pros vs. Hobbyists_ What Really Separates...

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2026/06/23

What really separates music industry professionals from hobbyists? Is it talent? Connections? Expensive gear? Or is it something much deeper? In this episode of TAXI TV, Michael Laskow sits down with legendary producers, engineers, songwriters, and music industry veterans Rob Chiarelli and Michael Lloyd for an honest conversation about what they've learned from decades at the highest levels of the music business. Between them, Rob and Michael have worked on roughly 200 Gold and Platinum records,

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01:41:09

Sync Licensing Mistakes Music Libraries Notice...

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2026/06/16

Why do some talented composers consistently land sync placements while others keep getting overlooked?In this episode of TAXI TV, music library owner, composer, and longtime TAXI member Chuck Henry shares the common mistakes he sees from the library side of the sync business—mistakes that can quietly cost composers valuable placements. After decades in the industry, Chuck has reviewed thousands of submissions and worked with composers at every level. Surprisingly, many of the errors that hurt

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01:47:24

How to Make Instrumental Cues More Licensable for TV...

TAXI TV ·

2026/06/09

What makes one instrumental cue instantly more licensable than another?In this episode of TAXI TV, successful TAXI member, composer, and author Dean Krippaehne shares practical, real-world tips that can dramatically improve your chances of landing sync placements in TV, film, commercials, and production music libraries. Drawing from his book Cue Tips, Dean breaks down the small but critical details that music supervisors, editors, producers, and libraries listen for every day, and why those

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01:35:56

Commercials vs Film & TV_ The REAL Secret to...

TAXI TV ·

2026/06/02

Why do some music placements in commercials pay significantly more than TV and film, and how do you actually get them?On this episode of TAXI TV, we sit down with successful sync writer and producer John Pearson to break down exactly what changes when you shift from writing for film & TV to writing for advertising. John’s music has landed worldwide advertising placements with major brands like Chase Card, Hyundai, Samsung, Nissan, FedEx, Target, and Cricket Wireless, but his path wasn’t

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01:40:08

Inside a TV Editor’s Mind_ How Music Gets Chosen for...

TAXI TV ·

2026/05/19

Want to know how TV editors actually choose music for shows? In this TAXI TV episode, veteran TV editor and executive producer Biagio Messina breaks down the real-world TV editing process — from building scenes and shaping emotion to selecting, cutting, and using music in television. Learn: ✔ How TV editors find and use sync music ✔ What makes production music “usable” for editors ✔ Why some tracks instantly work in TV shows ✔ How edit points, pacing, and transitions affect placements ✔ The role

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01:42:28

Ask Michael Anything_ Sync Licensing Tips, AI Music,...

TAXI TV ·

2026/05/12

Want to get more music placements in TV, film, trailers, and sync licensing?In this TAXI TV “Ask Michael Anything” episode, we answer real questions about music licensing, sync placements, production, AI music, contracts, developmental arcs, edit points, home studio production, and how to succeed in the music library world. Learn: ✔ Why some tracks never get placements ✔ The biggest mistakes in the first 10 seconds of a song ✔ How to write better production music & instrumental cues ✔ The truth

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01:33:00

Inside a Pro Track_ Developmental Arcs & Edit Points...

TAXI TV ·

2026/05/05

Want to write music that actually gets placed in TV and film?In this TAXI TV episode, we break down a real production music track to show how developmental arcs, edit points, and structure make your music sync-ready. Learn how to: ✔ Build tracks for sync licensing ✔ Add clean edit points for editors ✔ Create dynamic arrangement and transitions Featuring TAXI member Steve Barden, author of Writing Production Music for TV, with real-time waveform analysis and pro-level insights. Get the book on

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01:41:55

What Nashville Is REALLY Looking For in Country Songs...

TAXI TV ·

2026/04/14

What does Nashville actually listen for when deciding whether a country song gets cut—or passed on?In this TAXI TV live stream, we’re joined by Steve Bloch, a veteran Nashville music publisher, song plugger, and A&R professional who’s been working in the Music Row community since 1993. Steve has had songs cut by major artists including Faith Hill, Lee Ann Womack, Dierks Bentley, and Cody Johnson, and has pitched material that landed with artists like Kenny Chesney and Tracy Byrd. Today, he

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