
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

Oct 21, 2020 • 44min
Meet Tom Misch, the Acid-Jazz Virtuoso Hailed by Clapton & Mayer
The up-and-coming Brit talks about playing Crossroads and his analog/digital/analog gear journey.Visit Tom Misch: https://tommisch.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 Neural DSP

Oct 14, 2020 • 1h 3min
Susan Tedeschi on Why Last-Minute Jams Are the Best
The Tedeschi Trucks Band frontwoman shares her approach to sitting-in and how the band “family” is working through the pandemic.Visit Susan Tedeschi: https://www.tedeschitrucksband.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 Neural DSP

Oct 7, 2020 • 60min
How (& Why) Jake Shimabukuro Considers Us All Part of His “Band”
The world’s leading ukulele ambassador on exploiting the instrument’s inherent limitations.Visit Jake Shimabukuro: https://jakeshimabukuro.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 Neural DSP

Sep 30, 2020 • 48min
John Petrucci On Fighting Ego & Reuniting with Mike Portnoy
In this season two premiere, Cory Wong connects with Dream Theater legend John Petrucci about his fiery new solo album featuring founding DT drummer Mike Portnoy.Visit John Petrucci: https://johnpetrucci.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 Neural DSP

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Aug 19, 2020 • 33min
Ask Cory!
Cory turns the spotlight on himself and answers questions from fans about ego, life as a session guitarist, and what to do when you don't nail that audition. 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 WongPresented by Fender

Aug 12, 2020 • 1h 14min
James Valentine
Maroon 5's fleet-fingered axeman dishes out the backstory on his signature Ernie Ball Music Man model and what it was like to rock out at the Super Bowl.Visit Maroon 5: https://www.maroon5.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 Fender

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Aug 5, 2020 • 37min
George Benson
WE GOT BENSON!Talk about a legend. George Benson has crossed over between pop, jazz, and R&B so many times I've lost count. Listen in as he share stories of collaborations with Gorillaz, Stevie Wonder, and the infamous Sinatra story. Visit George Benson: http://georgebenson.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 Fender

Jul 29, 2020 • 1h 1min
Béla Fleck
Bela is a world-class musician and the world's leading ambassador of the banjo. Cory is a card-carrying superfan. Listen in as Bela discusses his approach to improvisation, his high school years with Omar Hakim and Marcus Miller (!), and his love for collaboration.Visit Bela Fleck: https://www.belafleck.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 Fender

Jul 22, 2020 • 45min
The Bacon Brothers
Kevin and Michael Bacon join Cory to talk about their new album, 'The Way We Love,' copping loops from Logic, and how their creative partnerships works.Visit The Bacon Brothers: https://www.baconbros.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 Fender

Jul 15, 2020 • 48min
Sean Hurley
What does it take to be a first-call bassist? Sean Hurley would know. He has graced studios and stages along with John Mayer, Stevie Nicks, Jason Mraz, Vertical Horizon, and many, many more. Listen is as he discusses how he prepares for a gig, gear essentials, and how a good level of confidence can improve your tone. 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 WongPresented by Fender