She taught special education, French and science in Ottawa, Toronto and Sudbury for several years before deciding to pursue a full-time musical career.

The album's blend of folk rock and alternative country earned her favourable reviews and quickly sold out its initial printing.

During March Break 2007, Maki recorded her third album, On High, at Little Bullhorn Studios with Howe Gelb as producer and Dave Draves as engineer.

While touring the United States in 2008, Maki stopped at WaveLab in Tucson, Arizona for two days to record her fourth album, Two Song Wedding, which was released in January 2010.

[4] In the fall of 2010, Maki and a fellow Canadian songwriter travelled to Paco Loco Studio in El Puerto de Santa Maria to record two country songs.