apmar music

Michael Hughes, "Best Adult Contemporary Album" nominee - Toronto Independent Music Awards

“I am filled with a kind of possessive jealousy when I think of anyone else having the experience that I have had with APMAR music. It has been one of the best experiences of my life.

From my initial meeting with Alan and Shawn, I knew that I was dealing with trustworthy, quality, professionals. As a team, we were able to take my ideas and build and shape them until we had a finished product that exceeded all expectations.

In the studio, they were patient yet demanding when trying to get the best out of me. Their passion, dedication and expertise made recording the album “easy” and enjoyable.

And as if that weren’t enough, their topnotch roster of in-demand musicians, Juno Award winning Recording and Mastering Engineers are the best in their respective fields, which ensures a level of quality that rivals any major label recording. In total there were fourteen or fifteen instruments recorded live, (something that is basically unheard of nowadays) and the result is a full, rich sound, which immediately set my album apart from others.

Since releasing my album in December 2008, it continues to garner praise from music industry insiders, receives rotation on numerous radio stations and has opened many new doors for me.

I recommend APMAR music to anyone who is serious about making a quality product. It may very well be one of the best experiences of your life!”

Lou Seiler, Senior Manager of Marketing and Entertainment, Ontario Place

“I just wanted to take this opportunity to let you know how thrilled we were with the tracks that you created for this season’s Motown: Then and Now shows at the Island Club.

We have been doing shows at the Island Club for over ten years now and I have to say that your work for us was the best we’ve heard and we have dealt with several different producers. Not only were they great tracks but you managed to bring them in at what I consider a miraculous price.

I know the cast shared this opinion, particularly Aubrey Mann, who does a lot of session work and George St. Kitts, the Juno nominee. Both thought they were the best tracks they ad heard for this type of application.

Once again, thank-you for your contribution to making Motown: Then and Now the outstanding success that it was.”

Taras Shipowick, Executive Producer, Showmakers Inc.

As the pink dust settles on the Mary Kay stage for another year, let me take this opportunity to thank you for the two years of excellent work you have provided for this show.

The tracks this year, especially “Starship Mary Kay” were terrific and I appreciate all the extra efforts you take to make it happen for us. The audience was on a terrific high and you are part of that magic.”

Darrell Spinks, Producer/Director, Front Row Productions

“We have been working with Alan Poaps as a music producer and director for over six years. During that period we have collaborated with Alan on music composition and production for a wide range of Canadian and American clients - including HONDA CANADA, UPJOHN INTERNATIONAL, WRIGLEY CANADA, BAXTER CORPORATION, COLOR YOUR WORLD, NOVOPHARM, NORTH AMERICAN LIFE and numerous other well know names in the corporate environment.

Alan has consistently delivered productions of the highest calibre with excellent service levels that make it possible for us to meet the high expectations and stringent timeframes that typify the demands of our industry.

I would recommend Alan - without hesitation - as a music producer who encompasses a blend of strong creative skills coupled with an exacting sense for executional details.”