Midnight,

I have detailed an experience I had once with Kenny Rodger's manager who told me that He had been the one to find "Buy Me A Rose" and was not submitted to him through TAXI. It is my belief that while Taxi did pitch it, and while the writers did pitch it, I believe these things don't have one pitch source. It comes for many directions.I can only go on what I have been told.

Taxi, Broadjam, etc. are all parts of a larger approach to Music which has to go in many directions. From reality shows, to live performance, social networking, the Internet, everything comes into play. There is no one pathway.

Writers and artists have to find out as much as they can about these things, use the experiences of others, and make educated decisions about what works for them and what doesn't work.

My particular suggestion is teaming up with other writers, artists, etc. and get as much face to face time as you can. Outside of that you have to take your best shot. Never put your eggs in one basket and never expect too much.

MAB