Since 2010, Chicago-based On Axis Music & Media offers music marketing services to musicians and music organizations. We achieve results with graphic design, writing, websites, promotions, social media management, newsletters, technical and audio support plus event planning. Beyond the music scene, we also assist creative businesses. Our highlights include partnering with Photographer Roman Sobus, contributing numerous articles to Chicago Music Guide, and promoting events featured in/on Chicago Tribune, WGN TV, Pioneer Press, and more. We have worked with Chicago Acoustic Underground, Bloom School of Jazz, Chicago Blues Network, Random Chance Records, and Klezmer Music Foundation, supporting established artists and up-and-coming artists. We look forward to contributing creatively to your mission and vision, in our shared goal of serving the broader community with arts and music offerings.
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Weekly Music Tip: Ear Training
It is especially true for guitarists, but applies to any instrument. There’s tons of “chart...
Why is it Difficult to Digitally Distribute Music in 2024?
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The Power of Little Actions Over Time
The Cumulative Effect As the prevalence of media increases, the possibility of a big hit...
How to Be an Incredible Performer on Stage
Confidence. This comes from doing it, repeatedly. It comes from knowing the songs, inside out....
New Term at Bloom School of Jazz in October 2023
Chicago’s Bloom School of Jazz begins a new term on October 2, 2023. The school...
Mike Ferro’s Special Skill: Marrying Lyrics to Master Guitarist’s Compositions – “Maybe” (Music of Jon Scofield) in New Video by Victor Sanders
“Maybe” is a video of Jon Scofield tune, with lyrics and vocals added by Mike...
For musicians: build your brand from the inside out
The magical Internet will help you build your brand from the outside, but try from...
You Have Something to Share
A surge of online classes started with the lockdown and has grown steadily: there’s workshops,...
One Big Goal is One Great Idea
I recently came across Fabiana Claure, a music business maven with programs to help musicians. She shares:...
The Art of Many, Many Small Actions
Many small actions, rather than one major event, are what drives lasting success. Let’s take...
Daily Music Tip #01
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