TAXI TV

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 The music licensing world is full of myths, misconceptions, outdated advice, and conflicting information—especially on social...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...