MARIA' S RECORDS
Maria's Records - just a little jazz, classical, and pop mixed in for good measure.
Proud Sponsor of
Pardalis Studio's Canada Music Week
Maria's Records International Music Festival
ABOUT
Mission Statement
Maria's Record is a boutique record label for the 21st Century
Maria’s Records creates a diverse artistic community rich with culture and social responsibility. We create and provide outstanding professional consulting services and distinguished instruction to our clients in a wide range of the art industry, including, but not limited to; artist development, marketing promotions, advertising intellectual property, publishing, touring, distribution, producing, and merchandising, along with advance career guidance and direction. We strive to create the highest possible level of Client achievement through inspiration and steadfast marketing techniques.
Founded by Artists for Artists
Our Team:
Natalia Pardalis - Artistic Director
Natalia Pardalis has graduated from several musical training programs in both performance and arts education. Natalia also has her Bachelor of Performing Arts degree (Capilano University, Douglas College, Langara College and Vancouver Community College)—the first of its kind in Canada.
For the past few summers, Natalia had the honour of study advance vocal pedagogy at Shenandoah University. Natalia’s vast performance experiences include Trinity Western University’s gigs with Vancouver Chamber Choir and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra where she lends experience and knowledge to aspiring artists.
As well as being an award-winning artist, Natalia is active on Factor Canada as a jury member. She has also sat on many different panels and festivals as an adjudicator and including serving several times as a judge for The JUNO Awards.
Through Maria’s Records, Natalia often finds herself in her working with artists helping them understand the business side of the music industry—teaching the tricks of the trade from marketing to touring to grant writing.
Murray Yates - Producer (in collaboration with Echoman Records)
Echoman Records is a production recording studio in beautiful Vancouver, BC. We offer recording services, composing, co-writing, producing, mixing and mastering at unbeatable rates. We welcome a wide range of styles and have access to a large network of session musicians* available to make your recording even more remarkable.
Composer/producer Murray Yates has had two record deals as the lead singer and main songwriter of Templar and Forty Foot Echo (EMI, Hollywood Records) and his single "Brand New Day" was featured on the gold record earning soundtrack for the feature film "Freaky Friday". Yates' music has also been featured on TV series One Tree Hill, EA Sports "NHL 2001", and feature films "The Prince and Me" and "Skulls 2".
Echoman Records is ready to help you take your career to the next level. No matter your location we can make it work. Let us help you develop your sound and give direction to your musical style. Now is the time to make your dreams come true!
Mario Carlin - Marketing and Development
Mario is a marketing professional with a Master's degree in Marketing. He has a growing talent in photography and video shooting, which complements his marketing expertise and enhances his ability to create engaging content.
Jenny Bara - Artist Relations
Jenny Bara has a wide variety of experiences and knowledge. Graduating in 2017 with a diploma in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management from Capilano University, Jenny is able to see what is needed for artists to get to that next step. She has helped a variety of artists from hip hop to jazz to classical since graduating and has experienced both corporate and nonprofit work. In addition to her work in the arts, she has experience in management, from the beauty industry to medical. She is excited to help artists get to that next step and help them find their niche
Akylina Asimakis - Administration
If you receive any communication from us, it is most likely from Akylina. As well as being our administrator genius, Akylina also graduated from Capilano University as a music therapist. She also studied jazz there. She also teaches junior voice, piano, and guitar at our sister company - Pardalis Studio.
Vivian P - HR
Vivian deals with all the behind the scenes from bookkeeping to all the things that most artists don't find exciting.
Maria's Records International International Festival
When the pandemic hit in Spring 2020, music festivals were cancelled until furuth noticed. Our artistic director Natalia Pardalis felt that there should be a way to continue safely so she approached different music teachers with the idea of an online festival. She had been the music mentor for different online music competitions both in Canada & Mexico so know that a similar format could work for a more traditional festival. A committee was formed and the festival was quickly organized and there were entries from all over North America, South America, and even Germany.
In 2021, she approach the team at Maria's Records about being the Platinum sponsor to which we enthusiastically agreed to. We are proud to share the sponsorship with Brentwood Presbyterian Church, Tom Lee Music, Pardalis Studio for Music and Performing Arts, and Gilcrest Music Studio. There are many opportunities for sponsorships.
When things opened up more, we made the festival hybrid offering bot online entries and in person for those in the lower mainland at Brentwood Presbyterian Church.
Our goal is to create an open music community and provide artistic opportunities to our music community both for professionals and inspiring musicians.
Canada Music Week
Annual celebration of Canadian Music!
Held the 3rd weekend of every November - in collaboration with Pardalis Studio - we offer workshops and performances with intermediate and advance music students. We also show showcase up and coming talent in the lower mainland.
