White Eagle Promotions, Worldwide Promotions and Publicity
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“MOZART”WARRIOR, AUSTRALIAN TERRIER Position: Security / Road Manager
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Profile of Maureen Smith, President White Eagle Records Limited & White Eagle Music Promotions
Professional Memberships
Maureen Smith, Music Industry Management Consultant, Coach, Mediator, Educator, Recording Artist, Songwriter, Music Composer, Pianist/Vocalist
A.R.C.T. Piano, Bach. Music, Bach. of Education, Mediator, Faculty of Law, University of Windsor
White Eagle Music Promotions and Management, a division of White Eagle Records Limited, is an artist development and management company rapidly growing, founded and run by Maureen Smith, CEO, Canadian born record promoter, music industry management consultant, producer, mediator, coach, recording artist, pianist/vocalist,musician, songwriter, and entrepreneur.
Ms. Maureen Smith offers services as a Broker, Distribution Consultant, Radio Promoter, Internet, Marketing and Music Industry Consultant, Mediator and Coach to artists and bands in Canada, the USA and Europe. Maureen travels regularly to several major music conferences around the world in the USA, Europe and Canada including, NARM, POPKOMM, PREMIUM MUSIC, MIDEM , CMJ, BILLBOARD CONFERENCES, PRO MUSIC, CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK, CMW, and has developed over the years extensive contacts in all areas of the music industry around the world.
Initially, Maureen began playing the piano by ear at 4 years of age, which is when she was first enrolled her in private music lessons. She began her first job in a music studio at 16 years of age, teaching piano, and shortly after additionally working in a law firm preparing legal contracts as an administrative assistant. Maureen now brings over 40 years of experience, education and expertise to her clients.
Maureen Smith is also a recording artist , songwriter, composer, pianist/ vocalist, solo entertainer, professional musician who founded and developed White Eagle Records Limited. Maureen’s last CD, “Spirit, Songs of Inspiration”, is distributed and broadcast across North America,in addition to worldwide on the Internet. As a professional musician, performer and pianist of over 40 years, Maureen performed cover tunes for several years as a solo pianist/singer, piano bar entertainer,in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and the Caribbean , including cruise ships, hotels, films, restaurants, corporate functions, several weddings and private social events.
Her first CD,“In The Mood” , was completed in 1996, with several pop, country and jazz cover songs licensed through CMRRA,and then several demos after that. Maureen’s last release, “Spirit, Songs of Inspiration”, involved meeting with several top producers, producing and recording with many established engineers, top studio musicians, and working with leading Canadian photographers, production of artwork and top award winning Canadian graphic designers. As a music producer , recording engineer and owner of Maureen Smith Music Studio, Maureen has produced with some of the leading Grammy award winning engineers , including Doug Sax, The Mastering Lab, Hollywood, California, David Glasser, Airshow Mastering, Boulder Colorado, and some of the leading recording studios in Canada, including Metalworks, Phase One , Iguana Recording Studio and Kensington Sound, in addition to several of Canadian and American top studio musicians and recording artsts. As a music agent , Ms. Smith booked most of her own gigs, in addition to working with music agents in North American , and for the Ron Albert Music Agency.
As an entrepreneur, Maureen has extensive experience in retail sales and marketing. She developed “Scents From Nature” and invented, produced and marketed a new line of aromatherapy dream pillows, which are tiny pillows placed under your pillowcase, filled with different combinations of herbs to cure insomnia, induce relaxation, sleep, invoke dreams and helping one to remember there dreams. The pillows have sold in several independent stores around the world.
Maureen also a private piano, theory, and voice teacher, teaching from her own studio also, was also a band conductor, instrumental and vocal music teacher, for the school board, directing and teaching music programs, several concerts and shows, as a music educator. At “The Learning Annex” for Adults in Toronto, she wrote the course and taught, “The Shower Singers Workshop” to several adults learning to sing, and improving there stage performance.
Maureen obtained an A.R.C.T. in Piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto, graduating with one of the top scores of the year. Maureen additionally completed extensive training in theory, composition, harmony and piano pedagogy. She also obtained a Bachelors degree in Music Education, at the University of Western Ontario, graduating as an Instrumental Music Teacher and Band Conductor, while learning to play and teach all the woodwind and brass instruments, in addition to acoustic guitar, violin and cello, and a 3rd degree , Bach. of Ed. from the University of Windsor. She also studied Careers in the music industry at the Trebas Institute of Recording Arts.
Maureen Smith, president of White Eagle Promotions and Management, has been involved in music for over 40 years. From promoting, studying, performing, teaching, conducting, recording, engineering, producing, songwriting, publishing, marketing, arts administration, sales, consulting and coaching, she brings a vast amount of experience, knowledge of the music industry and diversity to aspiring, artists musicians, and songwriters.
As a music producer and music educator, Maureen brings a spiritual and open attitude and receptiveness to most all genres of music with respect for all cultures of music, from a universal and global perspective. Through the love of the music business, and live music concerts she now operates White Eagle Music Promotions and Management, promoting new talent to the world, and welcomes the future stars of tomorrow!
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MESSAGE FROM MAUREEN SMITH, PRESIDENT/CEO
HELLO Thank you for your inquiry with White Eagle Promotions. I value your business, and appreciate all e-mail inquires. So that I may further assist you with your inquiry and marketing goals, please fill in the Submission Form. I look forward to having the opportunity of helping you achieve your goals, dreams, and artistic endevours with our professional contacts, marketing and consulting services. The rewards as you climb your way to your career, and destiny are worth every step of the journey. Marketing, promotion, advertising, professional materials , business knowledge, sales and contacts are the keys to succeeding with your music, particularly if you want to achieve major label recognition, real deals or success in growing your own label or music career. Additionally, you must have genuine talent, creativity, a market for your music, lots of persistance, love for and dedication to your music, a long term business plan, a marketing plan, and most importantly, faith, patience and a belief in your music and your self! The same rules apply for your new book release, or when developing your business. I believe that the most important thing to have is your faith, belief in yourself, your long-term goals. Positive affirmations are important everyday. Remember, ” You Can Do It” . GO FOR IT! Imagine…. Dream…. Pray…. Plan…. Succeed! Best wishes, Maureen Smith |
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Partial List of Current and Previous Business Partners and Associates
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America’s Got Talent, Live Show, Las Vegas Jerry Springer Host , America’s Got Talent Legendary Multi Grammy Award Winner, Quincy Jones, National Association of Record Distributors Conference, San Diego, California, 2006
Wynonna Judd, Certified Platinum Country Singer, Record Artist |
Partial List of Music Industry Contacts
Pete Bennett, Billboards Number #1 Record Promoter in the World |
“Made Unknowns into Stars and Stars into Superstars” |
Celine Dion Gene Simmons |
Quincy Jones |
Anne Murray |
Kevin Hearn, Barenaked Ladies |
Harland Williams: Actor, Commedian |
Robert Plant |
Alana Myles |
Wynnona Judd |
Bette Midler |
More of Who We Deal With
Record Companies | Musicians |
INDIE Record Labels | Studio Engineers |
Worldwide Major Music Distributors | Designers |
INDIE Distributors | Award Winning Graphic Designers |
Digital Distributors | Music Stores |
Film and Music Supervisors | Freelance Engineers |
Film Producers | Mastering Engineers |
Worldwide Licensing Companies | A & R Executives |
TV Advertising Companies | Concert Promoters |
Radio Stations | Manufactures |
Internet Radio Stations | Music Associations |
Worldwide Booking Agents | CD Release Party Planners |
Hotel Managers | Music Managers |
Food & Beverage Managers | Music Grants |
Music Agents | Government Funding |
Record Executives | Financial and Venture Capitalists |
VIP Music Industry Executives | Book Publishers |
Worldwide Music Directories | Website Designers |
Songwriters | Producers |
ADDITIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRY CONTACTS FROM OVER 50 WORLDWIDE MUSIC CONFERENCES
Toronto, Ontario, Banff, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to Nashville and Pigeon Forge, Tennesse, USA, to Florida, New York, Las Vegas, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco California, USA, to Berlin, Germany , Austria and Salzberg, Vienna, Warsaw, Poland, Switzerland to the Carribean Islands, Bahamas, Mexico, and The Cayman Islands
Recording Studios : Hollywood, California, Boulder, Colorado, Toronto, Ontario
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Photo Gallery of Music Conferences and Studios |
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Maureen as a Record Promoter… |
Well respected as a record promotion woman in Canada, that promotes a lot of upcoming entertainers and stars! ~ Pete Bennett, New York, NY “Making Unknowns into Stars, and Stars into Superstars”, The Worlds #1 Promotion Man, Billboard Magazine |
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Maureen as a Record Promoter… |
Dear Maureen, I recall the first time I contacted you about my CD project and how uncertain I was as to how this whole process works. I just wanted to take time out to say thank you for all of your help and expert advise regarding the recording industry business. You manage to put things into perspective and into play for me regarding all aspects of distribution including the 1 Up Sheets. As a result and as you know my CD has been distributed in record stores, not only in the United States but also in Canada. Thank you so much for your help, wisdom, and guidance and for assisting me on my project. ~ Gerard Powell, Songwriter, Recording Artist, Producer, San Diego, California |
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Maureen as a Record Promoter… |
The most active promoter this year at North by North East. She was everywhere! Also, the most active promoter I’ve ever seen at a music industry trade show in Canada, the US and the rest of the world. ~ Andy Hussakowsky, President, Music Resources Int’l Corp, New York, NY |
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Maureen as a Record Promoter… |
I would like to say how much I appreciate Maureen Smith’s hard work in giving me an opportunity to getting my music exposed to the public. She was very instrumental in getting me a contact with Q West Recording Company, which is owned and operated my Quincy Jones. As a matter of fact she arranged for me to meet Quincy Jones personally, in addition to getting me Showcased at the National Association of Record Distributors Conference in San Diego, California. Maureen also got my Cd placed with three different music distributors, in both the United States and Canada, in addition to getting my music played on several radio stations.I’m very very thankful to Maureen for her continued efforts on my behalf, and I hope for her the best of luck in all that she does. ~ Buford Powers, Vocalist/ Recording Artist, San Francisco, California |
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Maureen as a Record Promoter… |
I was very pleased and excited to hear Maureen Smith’s great review of my 2 CDs. She encouraged me, and I felt very energized with her and I would like to continue with her services. ~ Cilla Blue, Vocalist Maple, Ontario |
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Maureen as a Record Promoter… |
Thanks for being a straight shooter. You’ll do well with your work in the industry with your high levels of integrity. ~ Richard Klender, Songtracker Pro Software, Recording Artist, Author, Los Angeles, California |
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Maureen as a Record Promoter… |
“I met Maureen at the 2003 N.A.R.M. Convention, Orlando Florida. Having been involved in all aspects of the recording Industry for 20 plus years, I consider myself somewhat jaded, (sad but true). Much to my delight and surprise, I was approached by one of the most energetic and bubbly personalities in the form of Maureen Smith. Her enthusiasm and straight forwardness in promoting a CD was truly a breath of fresh air.” ~ Alonzo Marrow, National Director of Sales, Eagle Records, Eagle Hock Entertainment Inc., New York |
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Maureen as a Record Promoter |
Coming from an all musical family, I have been in music all my life. It wasn’t really untill I picked my chosen instrument that I entered the world of recording. A few years later I was approched by an investor who set up my own company with a team for orginizing tours, promo and radio play. After a few years he decided to go in a different direction and handed the whole thing in my lap. I kept the company and the recordings and added to them over the years till 2006 rolled around and that is when I sought after White Eagle Music Promotions for radio play. Maureen really helped straighten me out on the way the recording industry works today. I am one who would rather spend my time on the music yet here I had to work on making everything right and Maureen and her company really directed me in the right way. If anyone has been on their own for a while, they would do well to listen to Maureen. Gil Piger, Recording Artist, Guitarist |
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Maureen as a Mentor for Interns… |
I have recently graduated from Seneca’s Creative Advertising program and have decided to pursue a career in Public Relations. I wanted to begin my training in this field in the music industry. My internship at White Eagle Records has reinforced my decision to be in Public Relations and helped me develop many skills related to the field. While being here I have learned the importance of networking, making, developing and maintaining business relationships. It has given me a hands on look at what goes on in almost every aspect of the music industry, the resources, the hard work and the importance of fast and creative thinking in this constantly changing industry. More specifically I have learned and worked with numerous professional computer software for webdesign, documents, music editing, business communications and the list goes on. Working with Maureen Smith was an inspiration. Her creativity and drive are unlike anybody I have ever known. She works incredibly hard and it never takes a toll on her outlook on life or her cheerful personality. Best of Luck and Thank You! ~ Stepahnie Bartello, Publicist, Media Relations |
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Maureen as a Recording Artist/Composer |
Maureen’s music reaches the deepest part of the soul and takes it to the spiritual home of peace and calm. My favorite song is “Angel Watching Over You”. ~ Snezana Lisowksy, Learning With Hope, Entrepreneur, Mississauga, Ontario |
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Maureen as a Recording Artist/Composer |
Inspirational songs that will make your spirit soar. Uplifting songs that will touch the Inner core of your being. Spiritual educational songs, that will teach students the meaning of life, love and happiness. Can be used to supplement a religion or family life program where students will begin to understand more about who they are and how the universe supports the challenges they face. ~ Gail Ramoska, High School Teacher, Mississauga, Ontario Ontario |
Maureen as a Recording Artist/Composer |
Soothing music for the wounded soul……healing… ~ Emily Paredes, Counsellor, New Mexico |
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Maureen as a Recording Artist/Composer |
Songs from the heart, sung in a unique, passionate and unaffected style. ~ Vezi Tayyeb, Producer, Recording Artist, Kensington Sound, Toronto |
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Maureen as a Recording Artist/Composer |
I think it has good merit and can make it to the charts with the right promotion! ~ Pete Bennett, New York, NY “Making Unknowns into Stars, and Stars into Superstars”, The Worlds #1 Promotion Man, Billboard Magazine |
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Maureen as a Recording Artist/Composer |
Sure to make Billboard magazine, right beside the Dixie Chicks… ~ Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer, The Mastering Lab, Hollywood, California |
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Maureen as a Recording Artist/Composer |
Dear Maureen: You don’t know me, but l know you although I never met you personally. I just finished listening to your CD for the first time and want to congratulate you on it! And I really like that you included words in your CD booklet, so I can read them. Only a person who is on a certain spiritual level can write the way you did it. Your lyrics are not only beautiful and inspirational but they are from your heart. I wish you many more of your dreams come true and may God bless you! ~ Biba Milinkovich |
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I met Maureen Smith at the opening day of North by North East music conference in Toronto, Canada, June 2004. She was all over the place promoting White Eagle Records. Maureen gave me a copy of her CD, Spirit, I listened to track #2, “It Doesn’t Matter Who You Are”. It sounds like a potential hit song/single to me! ~ W. Andy Hussakowsky, President Music Resources International Corp. New York Lighthouse-“One Fine Morning”; Wednesday-“Last Kiss”; LEN-“Steal my Sunshine” |
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RECORDING ARTS ADMINISTRATION & THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC PRIVATE MUSIC INDUSTRY BUSINESS SCHOOL WITH APPLIED JOB TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
White Eagle Music Promotions takes on 2 -3 interns every three to four months, in our Canadian office located in the west end of Toronto , Ontario, Canada.
The internship program provides a very practical hands on educational learning experience in marketing and promotion in the music industry, working specifically in Radio Promotion, Distribution, Booking, and Licensing. If you are enrolled in a University/ College or Arts Administration Music school program, credit can be received to complete the requirements of the internship placement programs.
SKILLS REQUIRED
SCHELDULE
COMPENSATION
Internships are generally not salary paid positions, however for the right candidate there is much opportunity for gross revenue and commission if they are successful in either business development, booking and/ or sales. In addition, interns do however receive many bonuses, in addition to a very valuable and practical music business education. Internships also help you to obtain experience needed to land a paying position in the music industry. Internships at White Eagle Music Promotions can also quickly lead to a paying position within the company and/or a strong referral to another Record Company.
APPLYING FOR INTERNSHIP & POST GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM:
• Email your resume and cover letter to: info@whiteeaglerecords.ca
ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD INCLUDE:
MUSIC BUSINESS 101
» download here: INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FORM
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STEPHANIE BARTELLO
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JULIANNA REIS Graduate of Trebas School of Recording Arts
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SUSAN BRYANT
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RAJEAN KOSHY
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