Tyler J. Smith

Tyler J. Smith was born into the music business. The daughter of keyboard player, writer and producer William "Smitty" Smith, Tyler's memories of music span a lifetime.

"I remember playing with dolls in the corner of recording studios when I was a little kid and being surrounded by music. My Dad had had a hit with his band Motherlode with the song "When I Die" and he was busy! During school vacations I would go on tour with him. It was amazing out on the road with Bob Dylan, Ry Cooder, and David Lindley I became everyone's assistant. Definitely made for some very interesting "what I did on my summer vacation essays."

Tyler credits her time spent on the road and with her Dad as her training ground - equal to her years as a graduate of Humber College's jazz program. "I saw first hand what it takes to keep the show on the road ‚ literally. Everyone is important from the driver, to the road manager, to the artist - it's a team effort".

An honors student, at seventeen Tyler attended Carleton University to study business and accounting, then auditioned for the Humber College jazz and music business program. Having a curiosity for natural health related issues; Tyler welcomed the opportunity to become the co-founder of "The Shaw Wellness Center", working with natural health professionals. Subsequently wanting to return to music, Tyler used her commerce and creative knowledge to open Tyler Music Management to administer her own music catalogue as well as advise artists on their careers. It was soon after this time, that Tyler met Frank Davies and began a co-publishing venture with the publishing division of TMP, which later became Song Corp. "Unfortunately Song Corp the company didn't last, but I was able to get my publishing back." Some of Tyler's co-writing partners include; Stephan Moccio, Naoise Sheridan, Justin Gray, David Pickell, Michelle Wright, Eddie Bullen, Oleta Adams and Kelita Haverland.

Timing is everything and Tyler then secured a position with the Chris Smith Management team working with such artists as Nelly Furtado, Fefe Dobson, Jacksoul, Jelleestone, Prozzac etc. She credits this experience has deepening her love for the business of music and renewing her profound respect for the work involved to keep creators creating.

Tyler gives back to the music community by adjudicating on various Factor panels, serving on the Board Of Directors for the Songwriters Association Of Canada and on the Advisory Board for the Humber College Music Degree Program.