Ask TAXI Music's CEO Anything, LIVE!

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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 today'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 straightforward and 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!

Get Your Questions Answered!

⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:11 - TAXI CEO, Michael Laskow welcomes the chat room and explains the episode. He talks about the 2024 TAXI Road Rally and shares some of the classes and panels that will be happening.
21:54 - A film trailer library contacted me with a contract, is this a standard contract and should I sign it?
26:27 - What times of the year are best for season-specific placements like Christmas and Halloween?
30:27 - Michael addresses some concerns from a member who sent an email.
32:55 - I can't get a forward, I have a modest ProTools setup and I get feedback that says the sounds are outdated. Do you have any advice on how to move forward?
38:58 - What is the average number of submissions TAXI receives monthly?
44:22 - How important is it to have our music copywritten?
46:56 - Do you have any opinion on blockchain copyright services such as SongSecure?
48:23 - Can you explain The Dispatch service?
54:23 - If there is a particular show or movie looking for music, how does that equate to a music library?
57:24 - I recently was offered a deal from a music library, is this a standard offer and should I sign it?
1:05:46 - Most of the time I get the genre wrong with my submissions and get feedback about. the song production. I have over 100 returns, what can I do to improve?
1:10:34 - What is your recommendation for how to have music ready to share at the Road Rally?
1:15:49 - What are production music libraries looking for?
1:16:20 - Why won't Hollywood studios use you to score their blockbuster films?
1:19:04 - Why don't your mixes sound like hit records?
1:20:38 - Where is the sweet spot to place a mic on an acoustic guitar?
1:22:19 - How should you mic an electric guitar amp for the best sound?
1:26:05 - What is a surefire way to avoid popping "P's" when recording vocals?
1:27:05 - What is the best polar pattern for a room mic?
1:27:22 - How do you make music publishers reach out to you time and time again?
1:28:37 - How should you approach a music industry pro at the Road Rally?
1:30:53 - How can you avoid headphone leakage when recording vocals?
1:32:29 - Michael talks about Flare Audio and some of their products.
1:37:46 - What should I wear to the Road Rally?
1:41:37 - What EQ band and Q to cute for de-essing a male baritone narration voice on a podcast or live stream?

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i would love a paper book and will pay for it!

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