Two of the most articulate executives from the music library industry asked me if they could join me for an episode of TAXI TV. They’ve got insider info they want to share, and they think our TAXI TV audience is the best place to start spreading the love.
I’m not giving out their names in this email because they would get bombarded with, “Listen to my music” emails if I did —sorry! Trust me when I tell you that both of these folks are highly experienced, highly regarded, and well-informed execs from a very successful company. Whatever they share, you can take to the bank!

Miss this episode at your own peril, as they say. Who ARE “they,” anyway?

Get Your Questions Ready!

We’re going to do some live Q&A during this episode, so please get your questions ready in advance. And PLEASE keep them short and pithy!

I’ll be choosing questions from the Live Chat Room, so you’ll need to watch the live episode on Monday to have a shot at getting your questions answered.

⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:23 - TAXI CEO Michael Laskow welcomes the audience and introduces his guests Bob Mair and Stephanie Reid from Black Toast Music Library, and explains what will be covered in the episode.
3:17 - Making great music is not enough. You need to know the rules of the game. You are a small business.
4:43 - Bob explains that people will pay companies to use a singer. Who are they? Should they be listed in the song credits? If so, will the company provide the paperwork?
13:19 - Stephanie talks about Copyright law.
16:52 - Bob explains how retitled songs can be a problem concerning copyrights.
19:50 - Songwriters and producers will sometimes hire a company to do a full production of a song. Do the same copyright rules apply? It is important to have all your ducks in a row!
26:40 - People seem to think music biz executives do not want you to succeed. Michael explains that in all of his years in the business, he has never heard of that! Bon and Stephanie agree.
28:21 - Michael talks about the 2024 Road Rally opening Panel and what will be discussed.
32:59 - If AI translates lyrics from English to Spanish, and maintains the sound of the singer, is the translated song copyrightable?
39:58 - Michael mentions that TAXI listings will soon have language about AI
44:38 - Pay attention to the details! Michael shares an email from Bob to a TAXI member.
45:46 - Bob explains further why details are so important. You do not want a bad reputation or be considered a problem.
46:49 - Stephanie explains that you should read and re-read the listings. You may miss a crucial detail!
59:12 - Stephanie explains the difference between a sound recording and a musical composition.
1:02:11- Stephanie elaborates on copyright wording
1:03:28 - Stephanie explains the difference between a PRO an MRO, and a GRO.
Chat room Questions
1:09:57 - I believe music samples and drum samples are different animals. Does Bob only accept music with live drums?
1:16:26 - If sending music to a client that says no samples and you send anyway, you have to be masterful.
1:17:54 - Are music libraries hesitant to use songs that are royalty-free non-exclusive sounds and loops?
1:19:10 - Why are some music libraries only signing music in perpetuity?
1:26:50 - You do not need to sign a long-term deal if you do not want to. No one is forcing you to do that. Different libraries have different policies.
1:32:00 - Is it customary for a music library to offer an upfront payment for the master and take the publishing and not split any future sync money with the writer (s)?
1:34:37 - Michael has seen more money for sync fees, has Bob seen the same, and has that changed since the strike ended?

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