Ave Topel

I'm a previously published, non-performing songwriter who began my songwriting journey in the mid-1960s. I joined TAXI in August 2010, to take advantage of the educational and collaborative opportunities TAXI offers in terms of commercial songcraft, and to take my music to the next level.

Contrary to specializing in one genre, I enjoy the challenge of writing in many styles.

While attending my third TAXI Road Rally Nov. 2012, and one of my songs was played at a Listening Panel session and requested by BET and Discovery Channel.
I also had my first TV song placement thanks to a Taxi listing, and I have several songs published with various publishers. I've also enjoyed having songs placed in rotation with the Armed Forces Radio Network and elsewhere.

Between 2015 and 2018, I have also received three separate Semi-Finalist awards from the ISC (International Song of the Year) contest.

These days I am always interested in collaborating with artists looking for original material, and writing for or with both established and up-and-coming artists. I am also interested in co-writing with other songwriters seeking artist cuts and/or placements in TV, film, and theater.