Show notes
Instagram guitar phenom Mateus Asato joins Greg to talk about guitar on Social Media, John Mayer, Tori Kelly, and Mateus' own musical journey from Brazil to LA.8:17 - Having a music career that allows you to remain busy and inspired to share content online and through social media10:35 - Mateus’ consideration of a solo record, and the interesting mindset that goes into producing musical content for Instagram15:18 - The importance of working with a record producer18:16 - Mateus’ home studio setup, and how he records himself both in LA and Brazil21:02 - Mateus’ time at Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, CA, moving to the United States, and his transition into the professional world25:24 - Mateus’ early musical influences - from Christian music to Dreamtheater and Eric Johnson35:01 - That one time John Mayer started following Mateus on Instagram - no big deal, right?38:11 - The challenges of slide guitar49:11 - Mateus’ playing style - is it Gospel? Is it Neo Soul? What is it?? And how he linked up with Tori Kelly58:32 - Mateus’ goals for the future as a guitar player and musicianTotal Length: 72:08FishmanDedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood GuitarsOne of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.