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Taxi is the world's leading independent A&R company.  Since 1992, TAXI has helped unsigned bands, artists, and songwriters get their music heard by Major Label A&R people, top Music Publishers, and Music Supervisors working in film and TV.  What makes TAXI unique is that it's members get updates on exactly what key people in the music industry are looking for, and they respond by sending their music to TAXI to be pre-screened.  TAXI's members get hundreds of great opportunities per year, not to mention free passes to the best music convention around, and tons of helpful advice from TAXI's A&R staff.

The Nashville Songwriters Association international (NSAI) is a not-for-profit trade association devoted to the service of songwriters.  Established in 1967 by professional songwriters in Nashville, NSAI now numbers more than 4,500 members worldwide.  NSAI exists to provide information and guidance on the songwriting process; to provide opportunities for aspiring songwriters to learn from music industry professionals; and to lobby for songwriter rights in Washington, D.C.

For over 70 years, SGA has provided what every songwriter deserves, including:  Access to comprehensive legislative updates; publishing contract reviews; royalty collection and catalog administration support; top quality educational workshops, seminars and events with hit songwriters and other music industry executives; and much more. Organized in 1931, the SGA is the nation's largest and oldest songwriters organization, serving its members with the vital information and programs to further their careers and understanding of the music industry.

Disc Makers is CD manufacturing made easy. They are the nation's leading independent CD manufacturer, offering complete CD, cassette, and 12" vinyl packages as well as CD-ROM and DVD replication. They also provide guides, newsletters, and DIY resources for the indie musician. Disc Makers packages include a free UPC barcode, the fastest turn times in the industry (many packages complete in 12 days), unparalleled customer service, and a money-back guarantee. Get 300 full-color, 11 x 17" posters for only $99 when you make CDs with Disc Makers.

The number one goal of JPFolks is to provide a networking environment of inclusion and cooperation between its members for the benefit of the group and individuals involved.  They are an ever growing group (membership currently over 12,000) of Songwriters, Recording  Artists, Music Publishers, Record Labels, Performing Arts Societies, Educational Institutions, Recording Studios and Engineers, Producers, Legal Professionals, Publicists and Journalists, Publications, Music Manufacturers and Retailers and about every other type of member of the Music Industry.

Producing high-quality, creative multimedia products to meet all music, promotional, and technical needs.  One of our fortes is multimedia training and education. Home of BalJo multimedia productions and songwriter/musician Roger Yeardley.

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