
Wong Notes
Hi, my name is Cory Wong. This is my podcast. I'm going to talk to your favorite artists as they discuss their personal tricks of the trade, never-before-heard stories, and the proper response when Sinatra wants to peep your master tapes.
Latest episodes

Jun 8, 2022 • 44min
Yngwie J. Malmsteen: “I Never Felt That Art Is a Sport”
SHRED!!The tennis-playing, art-enthusiast, Ferrari-collecting shredder talks about his passion, his practice, his love for the Strat, and who he thinks is the greatest guitar player who’s ever lived.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongFender Cory Wong Stratocaster - https://imp.i114863.net/LPqJyVJackson Audio Optimist - https://imp.i114863.net/rn3VqjFourth Position Academy Cory Wong Guitar Course - https://imp.i114863.net/5bQRGbVisit Yngwie: http://yngwiemalmsteen.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespodProduced by Jason Shadrick and Cory WongAdditional Editing by Shawn PersingerPresented by DistroKid

May 25, 2022 • 52min
Eric Gales: “It’s My Walk”
From channeling life experiences through his playing to his gospel influences and learning from right-handed players, Gales digs deep.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongFender Cory Wong Stratocaster - https://imp.i114863.net/LPqJyVJackson Audio Optimist - https://imp.i114863.net/rn3VqjFourth Position Academy Cory Wong Guitar Course - https://imp.i114863.net/5bQRGbVisit Eric Gales: https://www.ericgales.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespodProduced by Jason Shadrick and Cory WongAdditional Editing by Shawn PersingerPresented by DistroKid

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May 11, 2022 • 51min
Victor Wooten: "Music Needs Us."
Listen in as Victor shares essential wisdom for any creative person. Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongFender Cory Wong Stratocaster - https://imp.i114863.net/LPqJyVJackson Audio Optimist - https://imp.i114863.net/rn3VqjFourth Position Academy Cory Wong Guitar Course - https://imp.i114863.net/5bQRGbVisit Victor: http://victorwooten.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespodProduced by Jason Shadrick and Cory WongAdditional Editing by Shawn PersingerPresented by DistroKid

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Apr 27, 2022 • 1h 14min
Ariel Posen: “Dynamics are the most important thing.”
The roots-guitar innovator talks about controlling his sound, when to play large or small amps, using overdrive and compression, mastering slide, building community on social media, and the overall role gear plays in defining his distinctive tone.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongFender Cory Wong Stratocaster - https://imp.i114863.net/LPqJyVJackson Audio Optimist - https://imp.i114863.net/rn3VqjFourth Position Academy Cory Wong Guitar Course - https://imp.i114863.net/5bQRGbVisit Ariel: https://www.arielposen.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespodProduced by Jason Shadrick and Cory WongAdditional Editing by Shawn PersingerPresented by DistroKid

Apr 13, 2022 • 49min
Mike Campbell Likes the “Real Stuff”
The Heartbreakers’ guitarist and Dirty Knobs frontman answers deep questions about songwriting, producing, and hitmaking.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongFender Cory Wong Stratocaster - https://imp.i114863.net/LPqJyVJackson Audio Optimist - https://imp.i114863.net/rn3VqjFourth Position Academy Cory Wong Guitar Course - https://imp.i114863.net/5bQRGbVisit Mike Campbell: https://www.thedirtyknobs.com/Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespodProduced by Jason Shadrick and Cory WongAdditional Editing by Shawn PersingerPresented by DistroKid

Mar 30, 2022 • 1h 17min
Vai on Vai: “That’s Me—Obtuse and Quirky.”
The legend talks gear, almost jamming with Prince, guitar heroes, melody, fear, swapping technique for passion, his hydra guitar, why he chose the players on his latest album, and his true superpower.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongFender Cory Wong Stratocaster - https://imp.i114863.net/LPqJyVJackson Audio Optimist - https://imp.i114863.net/rn3VqjFourth Position Academy Cory Wong Guitar Course - https://imp.i114863.net/5bQRGbVisit Steve Vai: http://vai.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespodProduced by Jason Shadrick and Cory WongAdditional Editing by Shawn PersingerPresented by DistroKid

Mar 16, 2022 • 56min
John Mayer Pt. 2—A Song Too Perfect To Record?
The dynamic duo compares signature Strats and talk about songwriting, collecting Dumbles —including SRV’s Texas Food amp, exploiting digital media, influences, and why you should buy at least one album every two years.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongFender Cory Wong Stratocaster - https://imp.i114863.net/LPqJyVJackson Audio Optimist - https://imp.i114863.net/rn3VqjFourth Position Academy Cory Wong Guitar Course - https://imp.i114863.net/5bQRGbVisit John Mayer: http://johnmayer.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespodProduced by Jason Shadrick and Cory WongPresented by DistroKid

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Mar 9, 2022 • 1h 49min
Mayer Is King
Cory and John Mayer sit down with their guitars to jam and discuss how they approach playing, songwriting, record-making, and the music business.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongFender Cory Wong Stratocaster - https://imp.i114863.net/LPqJyVJackson Audio Optimist - https://imp.i114863.net/rn3VqjFourth Position Academy Cory Wong Guitar Course - https://imp.i114863.net/5bQRGbVisit John Mayer: http://johnmayer.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespodProduced by Jason Shadrick and Cory WongPresented by DistroKid

Dec 1, 2021 • 51min
Nile Rodgers: The Ambassador of Rhythm Guitar
From production to writing to tone, the guitarist/producer extraordinaire breaks down his creative strategies and talks about his guitar collection, including the Hitmaker. Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongFender Cory Wong Stratocaster - https://imp.i114863.net/LPqJyVJackson Audio Optimist - https://imp.i114863.net/rn3VqjFourth Position Academy Cory Wong Guitar Course - https://imp.i114863.net/5bQRGbVisit Nile Rodgers: http://nilerodgers.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespodProduced by Jason Shadrick and Cory WongAdditional Editing by Shawn PersingerPresented by DistroKid

Nov 17, 2021 • 48min
Carlos Santana: Don’t Play Music, Play Life!
Carlos Santana, the legend, shares insights on the guitar as a lead voice, power of a single note, instrument’s role in society, creating musical Mona Lisas, shooting for a higher goal, and his long, loving history with Miles Davis, B.B. King, Jerry Garcia, Pharoah Sanders, John McLaughlin and other all-time-greats.