Ask TAXI Music's CEO Any Question You Like! [Music Industry Q&A]

It's been a while since we've done an "Ask Michael Anything" on TAXI TV, so that's exactly what we're going to do on Monday's show! Ask me anything about TAXI, engineering & production (from the mics and wires aspect), or the music licensing business, and I'll do my best to give straight ahead, helpful answers.

Want to know what production music libraries are looking for?
I can tell you!

Want to know why Hollywood studios won't use you to score their blockbuster films?
I know the answer!

Want to know why your mixes don't sound like hit records?
I'll let you in on a little secret ;-)

Want to know where the "sweet spot" is to place a mic on an acoustic guitar?
You're going to find out!

Want to know how to mic an electric guitar amp for the best sound?
I'll fill you in!

Want to know a sure-fire way to avoid popping "P's" when recording vocals?
I'm going to show you.

Want to know how to make publishers reach out to you time and time again?
It's common sense, but many people don't do it!

Want to know how to approach an industry pro at TAXI's convention?
If you promise not to let them know who told you, I'll tell you the secret ;-)

Want to know how to avoid headphone leakage when recording vocals?
The answer is SO simple, yet almost always overlooked!

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⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:13 - Hello/Intro to the Q&A episode with TAXI Music's CEO!
2:30 - What are production music libraries looking for?
5:41 - If you want to break into the Film score business, score an Indie film for free! Find a film school and connect with an indie filmmaker looking for a composer to score their film!
6:09 - Want to know why your mixes don't sound like hit records?
10:48 - Want to know where the "sweet spot" is to place a mic on an acoustic guitar?
13:45 - Want to know how to mic an electric guitar amp for the best sound?
18:02 - Want to know a surefire way to avoid popping "P's" when recording vocals?
20:16 - Want to know how to make publishers reach out to you time and time again?
26:10 - Want to know how to avoid headphone leakage when recording vocals?
30:58 - Why doesn't TAXI list the direct company's name who is looking for the music?
33:48 - If TAXI never existed, what company similar to TAXI would you recommend?
35:29 - When will TAXI offer one-on-one coaching to individuals like myself to get better in areas where I am lacking in my submissions?
39:14 - Why does TAXI put fees on everything? I had to pay to sign up, I have to pay to submit songs, I have to pay to attend the LA seminar and I have to pay to renew my account each year.
50:36 - Will we be able to select our preferred panels before the Road Rally registration day?
58:44 - Once my cue has been forwarded and picked up by the listing client. What are the procedures to look out for as I move forward? PRO account, IPI numbers, exclusive or non-exclusive wording in the contract. This one offers 100% writer's share 50% upfront sync fees.
1:09:15 - In what ways besides source music are Instrumentals used, vs cues?
1:12:03 - Is there a maximum number of forwards on each individual call for songs? In other words, do the A&R screeners already know how many music tracks they're allowed to submit per company request?
1:16:56 - If you're just a songwriter and not pitching yourself as a performing artist, is there any room for pitching your demo songs anymore in this business?
1:20:02 - I recently watched a TAXI TV episode regarding adding Metadata to music files. While I can add metadata when bouncing MP3s files out of Logic, how is this done with AIFF and WAV files?
1:21:005 - What is the best DAW workflow approach to prepare for delivering mastered full and alt. versions along with stems?
1:30:38 - What paperwork or information does a publisher need if you work with a collaborator?
1:31:32 - What is the response time for a custom critique?
1:32:25 - What is your favorite Reverb plug-in?
1:34:49 - Should I record in a dead room or a naturally acoustic room like my living room?
1:35:08 - What are the best-sounding studio mixing headphones for around $200?

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