Music Education
Let’s Learn Together
HAVING A VOICE MEANS KNOWING HOW TO USE IT
We promised to to give each and everyone of our students a solid foundation, equal, and professional education in his or her discipline. Through the study of the arts, we help our students develop an informed and inquiring mind that will help them become the leaders of tomorrow.
Courses
Educational Opportunities
Zoom Lessons
We offer:
Piano:
Beginner to Advanced
Classical - Beginner to Advanced
Pop - Beginner to Advanced
Jazz - Intermediate & Advanced
Voice:
Beginner to Advanced
Classical, Pop, Jazz and Musical Theatre
Music History & Theory
Beginner to Advanced
Classical
*RCM Exam Prep *Festival Prep *University audition prep *Performance Opportunities
In Person Classes
We offer:
Piano: Beginner to Advance
Classical
Pop - Beginner to Advance (in person & remote)
Voice: Beginner to Advance
Classical, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Advance
Guitar/Ukulele: Beginner (currently on maternity leave)
Music History & Theory - Beginner to Advanced
Classical
Music Therapy
*RCM Exam Prep *Festival Prep *University audition prep *Performance Opportunities
Maria Pardalis - Founder & Inspiration
Maria Pardalis founded Pardalis Music Studio (now Pardalis Studio for Music and Performing Arts) in the early 70s. She was an inspirational teacher who was able to trace her teachers to Chopin and Francis Clark.
Maria taught for over 30 years until her death in 2002. She was a popular workshop technician in the beginner method The Music Tree and served on many committees for piano festivals.
As well, she served as president of the Registered Music Teachers Association South Fraser Branch and had held many executive positions in the Vancouver branch.
One thing that she would always share with her students was to remember, “No musical mistake is a mistake, but rather a journey to create beautiful music”. Maria’s daughters are honoured to continue the tradition.
Mission Statement
Pardalis Studio of Music and Performing Arts creates a diverse musical community that is rich with culture and social responsibility. We promise to give, each and every one of our students a solid foundation, and equal and professional training in his or her artistic discipline. Through the study of the arts, we help our students develop an informed and inquiring mind that will help them become the leaders of tomorrow.
Our Staff
Natalia Pardalis
BPA/BARTS
VOCALIST, PIANIST, COMPOSER, EDUCATOR
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.
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Awards and Accomplishments:
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2025 Winner - Music Educator - Canadian Choice Awards
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2020 Finalist - Music Award From Surrey Arts and Business Awards
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2019 Winner — Fraser Valley Music Awards: Jazz
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2018 Nominated — Fraser Valley Music Award: Jazz
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2015 Winner — Close Look TV: Inspirational Award for her work as a music educator
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2014 Nominated — CanadianMusicians.com: Instructor & Teachers Award
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2014 Nominated — Grammy’s Teachers Award
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2013 Nominated — Vancouver Island Music Award: BC Wide Artist of the Year
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2012 Won — Greek American Foundation’s 24 hour Short Film Festival for O Tharraleos, as composer. Video Link :
Natalia is active on Factor Canada as a jury member. She has also sat on many different panels and festivals as an adjudicator and judge, including most recently at the 2025 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.
Akylina Asimakis (currently on maternity leave)
Akylina Asimakis (Pardalis) is very excited to be coming back to Pardalis Studio. Akylina is the daughter and student of the founder the Pardalis Studio, Maria Pardalis. As a junior teacher she will reach guitar for beginners, as well as ukulele and piano. Akylina completed her Bachelors degree in Music Therapy at Capilano University in 2020 and she loves to sing everything, from Disney songs to jazz classics, and from re-working a pop song to performing a little opera. She is very excited to share her love and knowledge of music and a lot more with her students. Akylina, who previously worked in long term care as a Music Therapist, as of September 2021 had to resign from her position to care for her newly-born baby boy. Now that her son is almost a year old and a lttle "easier" to care for she is ready to return to teaching music which, she so much loves.
Contact Us
Pardalis Studio of Music and Performing Arts creates a diverse musical community that is rich with culture and social responsibility. We promise to give, each and every one of our students a solid foundation, and equal and professional training in his or her artistic discipline. Through the study of the arts, we help our students develop an informed and inquiring mind that will help them become the leaders of tomorrow.
We are located in Surrey BC
604-783-4091
