Hi Priscilla,

I've got issues with money, too. One $300 payment is enough to rock my financial boat for sure, right here and now. And I certainly understand what it would mean to change things that have gone to press already, after an expensive enough recording process.

But money trouble always changes eventually. I'm saving up a little at a time, so I can soon spare that extra $300 and get on with this. I think the sooner the better. I'm interested in two different aspects of TAXI. One is obviously the possibility of a forward that might lead to a placement--I think everyone likes that idea. But more important to me is to get involved with the reviewers' suggestions...they know quite well what their clients are looking for, and I lack that sort of knowledge, foresight and sense of the current "bar". Once that first bill is sent, $5 a pop for submissions won't hurt, and the lessons I expect to learn from the feedback will be well worth the price.

Besides, Priscilla, you still have more music to write, yes? smile

Also Priscilla, check out their listings:

http://www.taxi.com/industry.php?Listings-index-box

If you read through these, you may find that a lot of clients are looking for acts who already have CDs ready to go... Many possibilities.

An example listing...

WORLD MUSIC BANDS/ARTISTS are sought by an Independent Music Distributor that represents North America who is licensing completed CDs from talented artists. They're looking for a range of World Music artists a la Djvan, Gipsy Kings, Gilberto Gil, Zap Mama, Etc. Great performances are essential. For those submitting online, if you're forwarded and they're interested, they'll contact you for your full CD. Songs must be Master Quality. IMPORTANT: your CD must have a 12-digit UPC barcode. Please submit two to three songs online OR for ground submissions submit your FULL CD indicating which 2-3 songs you want screened; include photo and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be rec'd by Jan. 23, 2008.

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