It All Begins With The Music

with legendary A&R executive,
Don Grierson

December 5, 2009

Developing Successful Artists & Careers
for the New Music Business...

If you are looking to make your mark and grab a piece of the 40 billion dollar a year music business, Don Grierson offers a world of wisdom and practical information on how to make an impact in today's modern music industry. Learn about the bigger picture, the processes and system filters, and A&R today vs. yesterday, as he guides you through the giant maze and teaches you how to get people to listen!

Come prepared to get answers! Each attendee will have a chance to submit a specific question to be addressed. Plus... there will be a drawing for one signed copy of Don's new book (co-authored with Dan Kimpel) expanding on the very topics being discussed.

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$5 LAWIM Members
$10 General Public

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Our Speaker
Don Grierson

Don Grierson, a legendary A&R executive, has worked with many of the most notable artists in modern music history. As a promotion person for Capitol Records he was involved with the launch of Apple Records and The Beatles. Don also worked in international, marketing and advertising for Capitol. He then became a founding member and VP, A&R, for EMI America Records, signing and working with acts such as Sheena Easton, Kim Carnes, Kate Bush, Sir Cliff Richard, J. Geils Band, and Kenny Rogers. This was followed by a very successful stint as VP, A&R back at Capitol where he signed and helped guide a number of hit-making acts, including Heart, Joe Cocker, Steve Vai, Megadeth, George Clinton, Tina Turner, Bob Seger, Duran Duran, Thomas Dolby, Billy Squier, and others. Later he became Sr. VP, Head of A&R at Sony/Epic Records working with such acts as Cheap Trick, Celine Dion, Bad English, Gloria Estefan, Cyndi Lauper, The Jacksons and Living Colour.

Don currrently operates his own independent consultant company as well as being faculty member at Musicians Institute, Hollywood, California.

Visit www.dongrierson.com