Episode 13 – Matthew Mayer Interviews George Winston

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Going Solo with Matthew Mayer

Matthew Mayer: Stories with Amazing People

21 episodes

3 months ago

The Going Solo Podcast with Matthew Mayer brings real conversations with amazing people from all walks of life. From Award Winning Authors to Grammy Winning Producers: From Worldwide TV Personalities to the hometown budding artists, Matthew Mayer has small town talk with notable people across the globe.

Matthew Mayer is a #1 Billboard Charting Artist whose piano music has streamed tens of millions of times. From starting piano at age 12 in Canistota, South Dakota, Matthew’s music has become synonymous with the explosion of viral online content and music streaming. From his album ‘Piano Lullabies’ passing more than 60 million streams on Amazon Music, to his latest hit ‘When Flowers Grew Wild’ being used as the soundtrack to more than 90,000 Instagram Reels from creators across the world, Mayer's music can be heard on all digital streaming platforms.

These are the real-life stories of successful people going solo in pursuit of their dreams.

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Episode 13 – Matthew Mayer Interviews George Winston – Part 1: You Can Call Me George

Going Solo with Matthew Mayer

48 minutes 30 seconds

6 years ago

Episode 13 – Matthew Mayer Interviews George Winston – Part 1: You Can Call Me George

Matthew Mayer interviews one of the foremost instrumental composers of our time, George Winston, in this Part 1 of 2 Going Solo Podcast Episode Series titled “You Can Call Me George.”
George Winston talks to Matthew Mayer about his growing up in Eastern Montana, and important influences from James Booker to Professor Longhair. Winston also discusses his approach to music and the importance of being able to fluctuate between linear thinking and being open to serendipity.
George Winston is undeniably a household name. He’s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling 15 million albums. A tireless road warrior playing nearly 100 concerts annually, live performance for Winston is akin to breathing. Winston’s music is evocative, offering us all a chance to take a step back from our perpetually busy lives and let our minds adventurously wander.
George Winston’s new album ‘Restless Wind’ is a portrayal of Winston’s place in a chaotic world – his compositions extend solace with an idiosyncratic grace.
In basketball there is Michael Jordan, in boxing there is Mohammed Ali, and in solo performing, there is George Winston.
Follow George Winston on Twitter at @gwinstonpiano ‏ and on Facebook at @georgewinstonpiano.
Follow Matthew Mayer on Twitter at @mayersolopiano and on Facebook at @mayersolopiano.
George Winston Official Website: www.georgewinston.com
Matthew Mayer Official Website: www.matthewmayer.com
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