Songwriters

bernie schmidt

bernie schmidt songwriter composer bernie continues to build on a break-through 2008 as songwriter and film composer: A co-write with Kirill Shirokov released on both sides of the Atlantic on Michaela Foster Marsh's album "Seriously Red", the soundtrack for Eduardo Dutra's comedy short film "Audition Day", and composer and music supervisor for "Mission Possible", a documentary on overachieving youth.

Successes include Jody Gibson ("Gone" going to number one on "Independent Country Top 40" and “Last Surrender” released on the “Musique 75” label), three independent albums and a collaboration with Julio Zuviri on the 2009 release "El Paraíso".

Julio Zuviri

Julio Zuviri Julio has led a nomadic life through Mexico, the United States and Canada. Leaving home at an early age, he has been a sea cadet in the Caribbean, a tuna fisherman, and an officer on a Pacific passenger ferry, all the while composing songs which he carried around in his head.

His desire for change and challenge led him to Toronto, where he now teaches Spanish and performs his songs to growing audiences. He released an EP in 2009, was a top finalist in the “Toronto Latin star” talent contest and is now working with bernie schmidt on "El Paraíso", an album slated for release on the spring of 2010, that explores loss, obsession and redemption through the prism of relationships.

Julio ha llevado una vida nómada a través de México, Estados Unidos y Canadá. Salió de casa a temprana edad y ha sido un cadete náutico en el Caribe, un pescador de atún, y un oficial en un transbordador de pasajeros en el Pacífico, al mismo tiempo que componía canciones que llevaba en la cabeza.

Su deseo de cambio y desafío lo llevó a Toronto, donde ahora enseña español y canta sus canciones para un público cada vez mayor. Lanzó un EP en 2009, fue finalista en el concurso de talento "Estrella latina de Toronto” y ahora está trabajando con bernie schmidt en "El Paraíso", un álbum programado para ser lanzado en la primavera del 2010, que explora la pérdida, la obsesión y la redención a través del prisma de las relaciones.

Kirill Shirokov

In addition to songwriting, Kirill Shirokov has 15 years of prolific and extensive activity in field of music production and sound recording. In a musical career spanning two continents, Kirill's background includes over 40 jingles and 150 commercials for Russian radio stations as well as over 25 commercials for TV. See KironMusic for Kirill's compositional portfolio.

With degrees in Music Composition and Audio Engineering, Kirill has since arranged and recorded full sound tracks for two TV-serials plus recorded 6 albums and over 300 songs.

Now based in Canada, Kirill Shirokov has made a name for himself in a broad range of musical endeavours including jingles and soundtracks for radio and television as well as his own symphonic compositions.

Jody Ann Gibson

jody ann gibson A multi-talented artist with the ability to pull off a Country tune in the style of fellow Canadian Shania Twain, or a Rock performance with the punch of Latin superstar Shakira, Jody Gibson is making her mark on the Pop scene.

Performing since age 12 and writing songs since age 17. Jody Ann has studied with professional vocal coach Ian Garratt (Shania Twain) and graduated from Music Studies at Mohawk College, Ontaro.

Accolades follow Jody wherever she performs. She has placed in the finals of Nicky Ray's Ultimate Talent Search; Canadian National Singing Competition; and Nashville North/Cradle to the Rave Talent Search. Jody has also impressed at the CNE Open Country Singing Contest, and Canadian Open Country Singing Competition.

Ray Ray

Singer, songwriter, choreographer, and cabaret performer, the multi-talented Ray Ray graduated from the music theatre program at Sheridan College amd has gone on to perform in a wide range of creative venture including theatre, musicals, choirs, a capella groups, cabaret and tribute shows.

RayRay sang with and choreographed an N-sync tribute band that performed throughout the USA and was an intergral creative force in a cabaret dancing show in Cape Cod. Other career highlights include singing the national anthem at Skydome, placing a song on Top 40 radio and performing live on Canada's Much Music cable channel.

Ray recently scored production and writing credits with house music artist Adam K on the just released "One/1" on Beatport.