Arek Religa was born in Poland in 1965. He started playing guitar at the age of 16. His musical talent soon transformed him to major Polish stages, playing with many great named musicians and bands. One of the most memorable performances for Arek was in 1999 when he played the "International film music festival" in Poznan, Poland. At this festival Arek performed with the band of Robert Janson right next to world famous musicians and bands such as Chuck Mangione, Blues Brothers, Maurice Jarre, Michael Kamen, and others. In 2000 Arek came to America where he found another musical talent - composing and arranging. Few of his many recent achievements are: - 2005 "Dallas Songwriter Association Contest " 3rd place in the Instrumental / TV /Instrumental /Film / Classical and Jazz Category with his tune "It's going to be better". - 7th Annual Great American Song Contest - Honor Award in the Instrumental Category with the tune "It's going to be better" Song called "Hope" was used in a movie by J. Michael Seyfert "Rent a Rasta". Members of the band: Arek Religa- composer,arranger,producer, guitars, keyboards, Andy G. Grzelak- bass, Tom Pilewski- drums, percussion, Tom Wywrot- saxophone, keyboards TAXI’s Music Biz FAQs contain songwriting tips music-business information, and articles on Film & TV Music placement.

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