"I know from experience that this business is impossible at best. This year my partner and I have gotten 23 forwards and two 2 deals from OneMusic; and I have to say that Taxi does what it says it does."
"I have spent my life playing and singing in bands and this is the most real thing I have ever seen."
"I must recommend it to anyone I think is serious about songwriting."
Dwight Nichols
TAXI Members
"This company called us and said they were interested in putting one of our songs as background music in the Steven Bochco TV series, 'Brooklyn South.' It's earning us some money and it also helps us when we're making calls and sending out packages. It looks great on our credits and resumes. When we sent out our new CD to the company, they picked another song for the same series."
(Jen and Scott made more than $19,000 in 1998 from film and TV placements.)
Jen & Scott Smith
TAXI Members
"The critiques are awesome."
Lole Usoalii,
TAXI Member
"TAXI's reviewer showed me what my actual strengths/weaknesses were. I actually felt complimented, not attacked. Thanks TAXI."
John Trentes,
TAXI Member
"In this competitive field you need all the help you can get and with TAXI, you've got a friend in the music business."
Richard Scotti,
TAXI Member
"I signed a publishing deal this month for my song "Downward." Last year I signed two publishing deals with another publisher."
Mike Newman,
TAXI Member
"Listen to what the critiquer is saying . . . they're usually on the money. Most important of all: don't give up."
Jimmy Clark,
TAXI Member
"Taxi costs a fraction of a songplugging company."
Jimmy Clark,
TAXI Member
"Thanks so much for forwarding "Sheree" to Dawson's Creek. It's been selected for the show!"
Fran Lucci,
TAXI Member
"I just got a check for $1,700 from the NBC show, SISTERS, for the use of one of my tunes in their show. They've contracted for two more of my songs, and I got these deals as a direct result of using TAXI."
Steve Clark
TAXI Member
"I have been a member of TAXI for the last two years and have enjoyed all the perks membership has offered."
Alan Frisher
TAXI Member
"TAXI is the best listening audience that one could hope for. These guys have valuable insight into music and are very helpful with their criticisms. I am establishing some great contacts and yes, I have signed a couple of tunes to a publisher."
Stu Brown
TAXI Member
"Just wanted to thank you all for the feedback on my songs as it has been helpful. Again, Thanks for being good listeners and I hope that I can credit TAXI for my musical success someday!!"
Frankie Giordano
TAXI Member
"I want to thank you for being instrumental in helping me obtain my deal, and I hope you and the TAXI staff continue the professional work and enthusiasm that make TAXI a great vehicle for many musicians."
Ed Ferris
TAXI Member
"Wow! 6 forwards for one listing! Thanks guys, you made my day (week, month, etc!)"
Reid Power
TAXI Member
"I have learned more in one year with TAXI than in probably five years on my own. I've had some success too: a production company in Florida is taking five compositions of mine. The president of the company also asked me to record a certain piece; I sent him a copy which he loved. It will probably be used for the 1996 Olympics."
Bob Bungarz
TAXI Member
"I'm excited, I just got the card telling me that the first song I submitted to TAXI has been forwarded. It's a buzz. I also just got my first critique back and found it to be very supportive and useful. Thanks again."
Anando Bharti
TAXI Member
"Atlantic records is keeping my tape for further consideration . . . others have claimed to have 'connections,' you are the only ones to deliver."
Rob Goodman
TAXI Member
"We looked at TAXI as a way to build our skills and hone our craft. And they taught us that. The critiques are all well-written and well though out. They really gave us a lot of direction in improving. We've probably submitted 75 times and we learned something new with every critique we received"
Rob Khurana
TAXI Member
"The Road Rally was the best two and a half days we spent in many years. TAXI really went beyond the call of duty. It astounds me. It's like they have an obsession to help people. Anyone you call at that company will help you out immediately. Believe me, TAXI could charge a lot more for membership if they wanted."
Guy Maisoneauve
TAXI Member
"Thanks to TAXI I no longer have a day job! The membership fee was a drop in the bucket compared to what I have earned because of TAXI."
George Nelson
TAXI Member
"I've gotten one solid offer from a record company/publisher . . . and two other songs of mine are on the desks of A&R executives at major labels. Quite simply, TAXI works!"
Paul Schwartz
TAXI Member
"I am a new member. I just received my first critique and it was right on the money. I am impressed. It was objective and the standards were high. It sure would be great to sit down with someone and go over the points in more detail, but I realize that would require too much of your time. I am pretty excited because even though the submission was not forwarded the critique was positive. Anyway, I'll keep submitting and you keep critiquing!"
Tripp Williams
TAXI Member
"In the past, I found it very difficult to get in touch with people in the industry who could use my work. I started my TAXI subscription around March 1994, and by December 1994 I received my first contract."
Joe Hasiewicz
TAXI Member
"I submitted the song [Buy Me A Rose] and within a few weeks I got a card telling me the song was forwarded. Rex Benson, TAXI's Country music screener and frequent visitor to Nashville, told me he heard rumblings that Kenny [Rogers] was going to cut the track but I didn't want my hopes to get too high. About a month after that, it was confirmed. TAXI is the reason I have a career!"
Eric Hickenlooper
TAXI Member
"I became a member of TAXI in September of 1992, I had a piece forwarded by October of '92, contracted by a New York publisher in January of 1993. By March '94 I have had music licensed to ASCAP and Warner/Chappell Worldwide for use on cable TV. Thanks for a foot in the door TAXI. Couldn't have done it without you!!!"
Dragon Williams
TAXI Member
"I got a call back from Capitol Records -- Thanks!"
Pete Masitti,
TAXI Member
"My band "Jake" just got three songs placed in a film called "Lady In The Box." Thanks so much for forwarding us!"
Jessie Lee Montague,
TAXI Member
"Getting all these critques in the mail is encouraging and instructive as well. Thanks for your help!"
Lisa Knouse,
TAXI Member
"My only regret is that I didn't join TAXI years ago -- but it's never too late to make up for lost time."
Richard Scotti,
TAXI Member
"I'm really enjoying being a Taxi member, and appreciate all the critiques . . . especially the nice ones!"
Carole Nelson,
TAXI Member
"Thanks for creating and maintaining this great organization!"
Angie Peckham,
TAXI Member
"The critques I've gotten back are really so encouraging. You listen so closely you spot all my weak spots, but also give me the feeling you really enjoy my music. I thank you."
Willie McCulloch,
TAXI Member
"You guys rock. This service is the best!"
Carla Ford,
TAXI Member
"With help from you guys, the music is pouring out and I'm having such fun! Thanks!"
Willie McCulloch,
TAXI Member
"I'll be a member for life."
John De Rosa,
TAXI Member
"TAXI is very legit and backed by all the major labels."
Brian Evans,
comment on newsgroup
"I received 5 critiques for one song and each one was right on the money. The critiques and this membership are priceless!"
Tammy Endlish,
TAXI Member
"I've had several meetings at Dreamworks Records and made several new contacts as a result of belonging to TAXI."
John Scott,
TAXI Member
"I received a giant BMI check from TV airplay that I probably wouldn't have earned without TAXI."
Julie Ann Bailey,
TAXI Member
"Thanks to you, I've recently signed a deal with a publisher in New York."
Rene Gely,
TAXI Member
"I'm really glad you guys are there for us!"
Brad Snyder,
TAXI Member
"I can't thank you guys enough for everything you do."
Peter Elakis,
TAXI Member
"TAXI is very helpful in getting new music to record execs. And they're probably the only legit source doing that for people who don't have an agent or manager."
Brian Evans,
comment on newsgroup
"It's refreshing to find an organization such as yours."
Tom Wasinger,
TAXI Member