ljw,
no, my main co-writer is a member but it hasn't helped much, she says she will probably skip renewal, seems the best way is to be hands on involved in building the network of people who know you, your style, talents, ability, professionalism, etc.
not being in the music town is tough, gotta just keep writing great songs and workit where you can. Why? you had any luck with taxi, I've met the the guy who owns it 3 or 4 times but I haven't been convinced it's the way to go. I know some other writers who have joined, but I don't know any who have gotten a major cut. I met a writer this fall who got a song in a movie through the, That's the only success story from someone i personally know. Thanks for checkin' in...Moker