Check out what others are saying about Don!
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"Don [Grierson] has always shown not only honesty and integrity, but an amazing natural ability to remain human in a sometimes brutal business. Working with Don, we always felt truly represented. He is able to work with realities and imagination at the same time. He believed in us when no one else really did. You can't buy that kind of sincere insight." ANN WILSON
HEART
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"With the decline of major music labels in this quickly changing world of new media, new business models are popping up everywhere to compensate. At the forefront of that surge of talented entrepreneurs is Don Grierson. I couldn't have made the record I did and kept my money in my pockets as I have without his help. Thanks Don!" JON PETER LEWIS
American Idol Finalist
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"I have known Don for many years and he has always been a great song man. He is the consummate professional and has given well known artists many hits during his career. He has also delivered many hits for me. From one animal lover to another, rock on Don. DIANE WARREN
Songwriter (ASCAP Songwriter of the Year 6 times and Billboard’s Songwriter of the Year 4 times.) www.dianewarren.com -
"I can't recommend anyone better! Don's knowledge, professionalism and honesty is unlike anyone I have ever worked with in the music industry. Could not have made my album without him!!" TARA MACRI
Independent Artist
Toronto/Los Angeles
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"If you're already a successful artist, Don's expertise will help ensure it is continued. If you're just starting out, it will save you a ton of wasted money, and definitely give you an edge on the competition, and markedly increase your odds of success." JACK KUGELL
THE HEAVYWEIGHTS
Songwriter/Producer/Studio
www.myspace.com/heavyweightsmusic
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"Over the years many people and songs have come and gone in the music business. Those of only the highest quality have stuck around. Don has been at this for many years!! I value him as a trusted advisor and honest friend. I appreciate his consistent drive to find great artists and great songs. If you are looking for a person who defines hard work, passion, dedication and honest feedback. You have found the right person in Don Grierson". JOHN GREENBERG
Partner / Union Entertainment Group, Inc.
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"I’ve had the opportunity to know Don for the past six years and he’s always exhibited a good understanding of the overall music business (the past and future). Don’s passion for music and people is what makes the music business a positive community. Don’s past track record speaks for its self, is impressive and his mentorship for the future generation of music enthusiasts is always a positive sign that his heart and mind is in the ‘right’ place".SAT BISLA
President/Founder, A&R Worldwide
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“I have known and done business with Don for over 20 years and would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking out A&R/Career guidance. Don’s wealth of knowledge on how to work fundamentally and creatively with artists to achieve the best results while making their recordings is proven time and time again and his track record reflects that."FRED CROSHAL
Croshal Entertainment Group, LLC
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"Working with Don is like working with a large group of people with intense knowledge, all wrapped up in just one friendly and supportive person. Without Don, my EP would not exist. Don helped put EVERYTHING together by choosing my strongest songs, introducing me to the right producer, and guiding me in all the critical areas of being an artist. Don's definitely a key person to have on your team.MICHAEL SULLIVAN
Independent Artist
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"I have known Don Grierson since the early 80’s when I first moved to Los Angeles as a Talent Agent. In all my dealings with Don he has always be honest, professional and a caring person. His work ethic and creative personality has always delivered for anyone he has committed to or been involved with and Don has always had an amazing reputation and track record in some very difficult businesses and times."TROY BLAKELY
Managing Partner /Executive VP,
APA Talent & Literary Agency
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"Dynamic, creative and a perfect teacher. His teachings and his supporting nature helped me as a student at Musicians Institute but also in then establishing my company in India where he is a primary Advisor. I am glad to be known as his student and creative associate!"NELI KOOLS
CEO
MusicBizPro, India
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"Working with Don means getting the highest professional level possible. I always enjoy developing new artists/opportunities with him."THOMAS SCHERER
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"I first met Don, when as a relatively unknown writing team, we travelled to La for co-writes and meetings, and it was refreshing firstly that Don was willing to meet with us and give us the time of day (as many others didn't), secondly was hearing his love for the song, which really inspired us to carry on what we were doing and keep writing great songs! Don has great ears so he can hear a hit when its not necessarily delivered on the plate and that is also refreshing these days!" GREIG WATTS
SONGWRITER/PRODUCER/PUBLISHER
DWB Music LTD. UK
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"Don Grierson is one of the most highly respected A&R people who has ever worked in our industry. He's got great ears, and can get anyone and everyone to take his calls." MICHAEL LASKOW
CEO, TAXI
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"Don is a rare breed of a unique A & R man. He is very comfortable talking to artists and record producers about making the best record possible, and has no problem rolling up his sleeves, going in the studio and helping accomplish that. Don always knew it was about the song." MICHAEL LIPPMAN
Lippman Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA (Manager, Matchbox 20, Bernie Taupin, Anna Nalick, Major Record Producers)
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"Don Grierson is my choice to run a record company or guide an artist's career. He is professional, has integrity, has seen all aspects of the business and knows how to successfully develop artists creatively and business-wise." OWEN J. SLOANE
Entertainment Attorney, Berger Kahn, a Law Corporation
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"Don Grierson's knowledge of the music business is inexhaustible. He has experienced every part of it from the inside and, just as important, can explain it to others! He is honest, sincere and passionate. His industry credentials are astounding! He is an instructor at M.I." KENNY KERNER
Director/Music Business Program, Musicians Institute, Los Angeles, CA
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"If you look up "record man" somewhere, no doubt you'll find Don's picture! In the grand tradition of all that term means, Don's got the talent, the ears, the experience, the integrity and the patience (yes the patience!) to get the job done. And done well. He's the consummate professional - has seen it all, done it all and has lived to tell !" BRENDAN OKRENT
Assistant VP/Creative, ASCAP. Home of the World's Greatest Songwriters, Composers and Music Publishers.
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"Don is someone I trust to turn to when I need "ears". He has been involved in choosing some of the biggest hits songs I've had both as a singer and a writer. On occasion they were songs I had written that I didn't see the value in myself! If it wasn't for his vision, I would have missed out on their potential . His experience, instinct, and ability to listen with his heart has earned him his reputation as one of the great A and R consultants in the business." AMY SKY
Cafe Records/EMI Recording Artist, Toronto, Canada
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"Dons expertise and knowledge of the process of making records that connect with their intended audience combined with his years of experience and success in the business is almost impossible to find today" GARY BORMAN
Borman Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA
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"I've known Don Grierson for a great many years. Don's ears for great songs are unsurpassed anywhere in the music business. Don also has an incredible ability to play the role of the general public and command this information to achieve great results translating to hit records. Don is simply amazing! He adds immeasurable value to any creative process or team." JIM ZUMWALT
Entertainment Attorney, Zumwalt, Almon & Hayes, Nashville, TN
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"I became acquainted with Don when I was 17-years-old. Although I had a "real" voice and had always wanted to be a singer, before I met Don I had no idea where to begin. He was extremely helpful in focusing me and pointing me in the right direction. He located songs for me, helped me to figure out the type of artist I wanted to be, introduced me to wonderful people, and remained continually helpful in my growth process as an artist. While Don is very kind and encouraging, he is also professional and honest and never leads anyone on to make a quick buck, traits one does not always find in the music industry. It has always been, and continues to be, a fantastic experience working with Don." MOLLY GUTMAN
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"Don Grierson...a veteran in the industry. Every time I mention his name, people know him & show much respect. I'm extremely honored & privileged to have him on my team. Talented, gifted, professional, intelligent, dedicated & most of all...fun! He knows how to make work not seem like work at all and that is why it's even more of a pleasure to work side by side with him! When he voices out his opinion, you know he's always right! In every relationship, whether it be personal or work, you need love, trust & respect. With Don, it ain't hard at all to have all three from him. I trust him with my career & my future. Here's to numerous moments of success & glory! Don's the man!!!" ANTOINETTE TAUS
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"Working with Don Grierson felt like coming home. He kept me grounded and focused on what really matters, the song and the true sense of who I am as an artist. This industry can pull you in many directions, and it's important to have someone like Don, with experience and the ability to see the whole picture, with you through it all. He really understands what it means to develop, hone your craft and take you to the top of your game. And...besides becoming a life long friend, he makes a mean Margarita!" ANIKA PARIS
Independent Artist, Songwriter, Los Angeles, CA
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"Don Grierson is a True Music Man! His creative track record with developing artists as well as his ability to revive the careers of established artists and take their careers to new heights is second to none. His vast experience, passion and professional integrity within all elements of the music business are a tremendous asset to any artist looking to further their career." RITCH ESRA
Publisher/Editor, The Music Business Registry, Los Angeles, CA
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"I have worked as an artist manager, producer in the film and television industries for almost 2 decades and in the course of my business endeavors
I have met a considerable number of accomplished individuals. Don Grierson
is one of the standouts. Not only does he know the ins and outs of helping developing, and established artists, and working with all elements of the music business, but Don happens to have integrity, is honest and an amazing gut feeling about what is right for an artist or particular project."
LENA MICHALS
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"After major success in Australia in my younger career years I spent many moons in Los Angeles and Nashville before returning home and from those early days until the present Don and I have remained great friends and creative associates. During this time Don developed into being one of the top A & R guys in the business. He has an enormous love for and knowledge of music and the business. He is always friendly and approachable and ready to give advice and guidance, particularly to new acts. But, most of all, he's got the best set of 'ears' in the business. No-one picks hits like our Don!" BRIAN CADD
Australian Rock Legend ... Artist/Songwriter
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"Anyone who gets Don Grierson to work on a project is a very lucky person. Since I've know him for nearly 20 years, its easy for me to say he is forthright, honest, practical, and effective, and has great ears. He gets the job done, because he knows where and how to add value. He is a gentleman as well as my friend." MARC JACOBSON
Entertainment Attorney, Greenberg Traurig LL, New York, NY
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"Don Grierson is one of those A&R men who really knows how to work closely with publishers and writers to find the best material to record with his artists. He also knows the importance of a good Record Producer" SANDY ROBERTON
Worlds End Producer Management, Los Angeles, CA
www.worldsend.com - "My name is JENNY JOBRING, 23 years old, from Stockholm/Sweden. I came to LA and took the Music Business Program at Musicians Institute, fall of 2003/spring 2004. Don was my teacher in several classes at M.I including "A&R" and "Music Business News". To tell you that those six months totally and completely changed my life is not to over exaggerate in any way. I found my passion, and what I am meant to do. Don was not only a great teacher but also took on the role as a mentor for me and I learned so much about the music industry thanks to him. Everyone in class figured out pretty fast that out of all the teachers, Don was one of the TOP GUYS. His experience and his willingness to SHARE with the next generation is almost beyond my comprehension. He has guided me through situations where it´s been crucial for me to make the right decisions. He has ALWAYS been there to answer my questions and I trust him with all my heart. After graduating from M.I. I spent 6 months in the international department at Universal Music Group in Sweden, moved to the Murlyn Music Group for a year, representing some of the best songwriters and producers in the world. and recently joined Sony Digital Audio Disc Corp. Sweden for new challenges!" JENNY JOBRING
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"Having worked with Don Grierson on many projects, which include the days when he was making the tremendously successful Heart albums, I have no doubt that Don posses the inherent instincts and musical integrity which allows him to continue to guide artists, writers and music executives to the creative source whereby they can produce the best product possible for the industry." JIM VELLUTATO
Sr. Director, Creative Affairs, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Los Angeles, CA
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"When Don Grierson's name is mentioned in conversation, comments you hear in reference to him, whether by artists or industry executives are: "Great song man. Knows a hit song. More specifically, he knows how to find a hit song. Straight shooter and honest." All of these statements I find to be on the mark and he is good people. Also, let's not forget that hair!" HERNANDO COURTRIGHT
President, Courtright Mgmt., Inc and Fore Reel Ent., New York. Former A&R executive
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"I have worked with Don on several projects, and he is clearly one of the most dedicated, effective, knowledgeable, and honest record executives I have had the pleasure to know." BEN McLANE
Esq, Entertainment Attorney, McLane & Wong, Los Angeles, CA
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"I have had the priveledge of working with Don Grierson on many occasions
when he was the Snr. Vr, A&R at Capitol Records; and when he held the same
post at Epic/Sony. I am proud to say we had two #1 Singles together.....
"THE FLAME", Cheap Trick and "WHEN I SEE YOU SMILE", Bad English and I couldn't have produced those records without him! Don's incredible "Ears" and wealth of knowledge and experience, make him an asset to any Career Decision in the Music Business. PS.....He recently came to see my cover band play all 3 times & he makes the best Margaritas in LA!"
RICHIE ZITO
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"I've known and worked with Don Grierson for many years. There is no waste of time when Don is on the team. His professionalism, integrity and honesty have successfully moved some of my efforts from ideas to reality. Don is one of the finest finders of talent (A&R man) with sustained longevity in the business. His ability with developing talent is excelled only by his executive skills." BILLY MESHEL
CEO. Music & Media International, Inc./Publishing, Los Angeles, CA
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"Good business judgment and good artistic sensibilities are in high demand. The individuals who possess those characteristics live in rarefied air and have always acted "out of the box" before it turned into a bad cliché. Don Grierson is one of those special people who has the ability to understand artists and songs, and can objectively guide a career or record with a valued business acumen that only comes with extensive experience and success. Our label has been associated with Don for a number years and we place a high premium on our relationship." LEN FICO
President, Fuel/The Lab Records, Los Angeles, CA
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"Don Grierson and I have been friends and colleagues for 15 years, and I have always respected him as one of the few true "song men" in this highly ephemeral industry of ours. He absolutely knows and values the importance of matching the right song to the right artist at the right time, and we have been delighted to cooperate with him on various project over the years, from major acts like Sheena Easton and Heart, to various new breaking artists. Don is one of the few 'old school' music professionals - like Clive Davis - who are quite specific about what they are looking for in a song, but will also take the trouble to respond to all submissions, even if not right for the project. It's always a pleasure to do business with Don, and I look forward to more successful co-operations with him in the future." DAVID STARK
Editor/Publisher, SongLink International (London)
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"Don brings amazing perspective to our business. His business insight and perspective is invaluable. Don's knowledge is not based only in the business of music, but in the love of song...his gift is the ability to recognize, nurture and develop talent, his seemingly limitless ability to highlight the true craft and potential within a song or a lyric." KEVIN DAY
President, Rocket Science Sales/Marketing, Los Angeles, CA
Former VP Sales, Geffen Records
