Wong Notes
Cory Wong hosts this podcast where he talks with favorite artists about their personal tricks of the trade and never-before-heard stories. He also shares amusing anecdotes, like the proper response when Sinatra wants to peep your master tapes. Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the music world from a musician's perspective.
Episodes
Derek Trucks Returns!
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back slide guitar legend Derek Trucks for his second appearance on the show. In this episode, we dive deep into the Tedeski Trucks Band's incredible new album, Future Soul, and discuss what it was like shaking things up with versatile producer Mike Elizondo. Derek also shares wild behind-the-scenes stories from their epic 10-night residency at the Beacon Theat
How to Read the Room and Serve the Song with Dann Huff
Today, we’re hanging with an absolute legend, the incredible guitarist and producer, Dann Huff. This cat has played on and produced everything from Taylor Swift to Megadeth—talk about a wide spectrum of skill sets!We’re diving deep into his philosophy on session playing and what it really means to serve the composition. Dann drops serious wisdom on how to stop overplaying so your parts don't get m
Nate Smith: "Jazz is the Biggest Four-Letter Word in the English Language"
Fresh off winning two Grammys and being named artistic director of the Newport Jazz Festival, drum legend Nate Smith sits down with host and bandmate Cory Wong to chart his career journey on this new episode of Wong Notes.Smith details his rise from playing with jazz giants like Dave Holland and Chris Potter's Underground to the viral visibility of the Fearless Flyers. A particularly cool gem that
Oteil Burbridge: Intention First. Instrument Last
Cory Wong sits down with the legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers Band, Dead & Company, Tedeschi Trucks Band) for a deep dive into musical philosophy, Col. Bruce, and more.Burbridge has been driven by a simple, radical lesson he learned from Col. Bruce Hampton: Intention comes first, the instrument is last. He tells Cory how he learned to channel his entire life—including the “mi
Wong Notes Live! with Matteo Mancuso
Back in August, at Cory Wong’s Syncopated Summer Camp in Nashville, Wong hosted a late-night interview and hang session with Italian guitar hero Matteo Mancuso. If you weren’t there, you’re in luck: This week’s episode of Wong Notes features that exclusive rendezvous in its entirety, recorded live in front of an audience of camp attendees.Mancuso unearths his roots on the guitar, from st
The Trey Anastasio Takeover Continues!
Phish’s Trey Anastasio is back again on this week’s extra-special episode of Wong Notes. The expansive conversation goes from the mundane to the massive: Trey shares the meaningful gift he bought himself for his 60th birthday, reflects on his most meaningful song, dissects boredom and nostalgia in the streaming era, and names the young bands impressing him most these days.Then, Trey and Cory
Trey Anastasio on Dumbles, Broadway, and 40-Plus Years of Phish
Imagine being in a band with your best friends for over 40 years, and each night you step on stage you get to play one more show. That’s exactly what guitarist Trey Anastasio and his bandmates in Phish think about right before every sold-out arena or amphitheater show. “We're all hyper aware now, every night,” mentions Anastasio. “I mean, we just love it so much. It's like, I can't wait for the to
Blake Mills and Pino Palladino
This go around, Cory Wong is joined by Pino Palladino and Blake Mills. Palladino, a Grammy-winning bassist, has collaborated with everyone from Erykah Badu and Keith Richards to John Mayer and the late, great D’Angelo. Mills’ resumé includes work with Bob Dylan, Fiona Apple, and Joni Mitchell. The duo has been around the block. Wong probes all corners of their creative processes, from the purpose
The Fearless Flyers: Flight School is in Session!
Welcome back for a special episode of Wong Notes! If you couldn’t make it to Cory’s Syncopated Summer Camp, this one’s for you: It features Wong and his Flyers bandmates—Nate Smith on drums, Joe Dart on bass, and Mark Lettieri on guitar—in a live masterclass recording from this summer, as they jam and break down an original composition.The group starts off with a rowdy rip through the tune (w
James Bay on Failed Solos, Onstage Adrenaline, and How to Hire a Band
On this episode, James Bay joins Cory Wong from backstage at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. (It takes Wong all of 10 seconds to recognize and name the green room.) Bay is still supporting his fourth full-length record, Changes All the Time, and Wong picked up on a different guitar approach on the new album. Bay walks him through how his playing matched the collection’s title.Bay also revea
Goose's Rick Mitarotonda: Can Jambands Write Great Songs? Yes!
Sound the alarms, tell your neighbors, hire a banner plane: Wong Notes is back. Cory Wong’s beloved podcast returns after a healthy break, and this exciting comeback episode features Wong in conversation with Goose’s Rick Mitarotonda.The Connecticut rock band’s guitarist and vocalist talks through the band’s origins and position in the jam-band and broader music scenes, and Wong and Mitarotonda de
Brad Paisley on Fish, Phish, and the Origins of the "Lost" Paisley Guitar
Welcome back for a special season finale of Wong Notes! We’ve saved one of the best for last: Brad Paisley.The celebrated shredder and seasoned fisherman joins host Cory Wong for one of this season’s most interesting episodes. Paisley talks his earliest guitar-playing influences, which came from his grandfather’s love of country music, and his first days in Nashville—as a student at Belmont U
Joe Satriani is Back!
Legendary shredder Joe Satriani was the first ever guest on Wong Notes, so it makes sense that he’s the first returning sit-in with Cory Wong. Satch is busy as ever, juggling enough projects to make a normal guitarist’s head spin. But Satriani’s not a normal guitarist.He teases a new song with Sammy Hagar, plus delves into the intricacies of Eddie Van Halen’s playing and why he can’t quite re
Don’t Call Grace Bowers a Blues-Rock Guitarist
Grace Bowers just released her debut record, 2024’s Wine on Venus, with her band the Hodge Podge, but she’s already one the most well-known young guitarists in America. On this episode of Wong Notes, Bowers talks through the ups, downs, and detours of her whirlwind career.Bowers started out livestreaming performances on Reddit at age 13, and came into the public eye as a performer on soc
“Crank That Sh*t Up!” Greg Koch on Teaching, Mistakes, Modeling, and Modern Blues
You might not know Greg Koch, but we’ll bet your favorite guitarist does. In 2012, Fender called the Wisconsin blues-guitar phenom one of the top 10 best unsung guitarists, and in 2020, Guitar World listed Koch among the 15 best guitar teachers. He’s been inducted into the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Hall of Fame. Koch is a bonafide midwest guitar god.He joins Cory Wong on this round o
The Journey of Jazz Guitarist Mike Stern
Mike Stern has been around the block. The jazz-guitar virtuoso earned his stripes through the ’70s and ’80s in New York’s jazz scene, playing 6-string with drummer Billy Cobham before tapping in with artists like Miles Davis and Jaco Pastorius—even at a time when guitar wasn’t necessarily a cornerstone piece of a jazz outfit. In this episode of Wong Notes, Stern fills Cory Wong in on the
“Get It Right, Get It Fast”: Jerry Douglas on Bluegrass History, Technicality, and Session Secrets
Bluegrass music is bigger than a genre. It’s become an entire world of ideas and feelings in the popular American imagination. And musician Jerry Douglas has been a key part of its celebration and revival over the past 30 years. “It's an old form of music that came from people in the south playing on the porch and became this juggernaut of a genre,” says Douglas. “It’s a character. It's a physical
Superstar Bassist Blu DeTiger: “Wanna Get Gigs? Be a Good Hang”
At 26, Blu DeTiger is the youngest musician ever to have a signature Fender bass guitar. The Fender Limited Player Plus x Blu DeTiger Jazz Bass, announced in September, pays tribute to the bassist and singer’s far-reaching impact and cultural sway. She’s played with Caroline Polachek, Bleachers, FLETCHER, Olivia Rodrigo, and more, and released her own LP in March 2024. In 2023, Forbes feature her
Mark Tremonti: “Play Like Grandma’s in the Room”
There probably aren’t too many artists out there as busy as Mark Tremonti. Aside from his celebrated careers in alt-rock mainstays Creed and Alter Bridge, the guitarist, songwriter, and singer organizes guitar and songwriting clinics while on tour; has a line of signature PRS gear; and cut a 14-track charity record, Mark Tremonti Sings Sinatra. Did we mention he’s aiming to become a pinball k
Skunk Baxter: Hostage Negotiations in the Studio
“Skunk” Baxter has had an interesting career. The Washington, D.C.-born musician was one of Steely Dan’s founding members in the early 1970s, and played on some of their most iconic numbers, like Can’t Buy a Thrill’s’ “Reelin’ in the Years” and “Do It Again,” or Pretzel Logic’s “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number.” Then, he moved on to join the Doobie Brothers, from roughly 1974 to 1979, where
Jason Newsted Wants You to Put Your Damn Phone Away
Jason Newsted spent 15 years holding down the low end in Metallica, playing bass for the band from 1986 through 2001. That era included records like …And Justice For All and Metallica—AKA The Black Album—plus the iconic S&M live album with the San Francisco Symphony.But that was just the beginning for Newsted, an artistic polymath who has since pursued a life of b
Dave Navarro on Trainwrecks, Rabbit Holes, and the “Navarro Smear”
We know what you’re thinking: Dave Navarro is gonna talk about the onstage brawl. But Cory Wong starts this episode of Wong Notes with an important caveat. This show was recorded long before the awful breakdown and confrontation between Navarro and Jane’s Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell, so don’t expect any salacious gossip. But that just makes this episode all the more interesting.Nava
Keith Urban: “I’m Not Chasing Tone, I’m Pursuing Inspiration”
Keith Urban has spent decades traveling the world and topping global country-music charts, and on this episode of Wong Notes, the country-guitar hero tells host Cory Wong how he conquered the world—and what keeps him chasing new sounds on his 6-string via a new record, High, which releases on September 20.Urban came up as guitarist and singer at the same time, and he details how his play
Kurt Rosenwinkel Weighs In
This time on Wong Notes, guitar legend Kurt Rosenwinkel joins Cory Wong to go deep on all things jazz. The genre has always been a haven for free-thinkers and adventurers, so it’s little surprise when Rosenwinkel reveals that he’s incorporated a Fractal FM9 into his live rig—though it’s still working in tandem with a good ol’ Fender tube amp.Rosenwinkel divulges the details on his “softer, d
Al Di Meola: Friday Night at Olive Garden
The legendary shred maestro—best known for his work as a solo artist and as a member of Return to Forever and other high-profile, hot-shot collabs—drops by to chat with Cory about his new epic full-length, Twentyfour. It features “sixteen brand-new compositions and they’re all very involved. I hope I don’t have to do this again.”One of Di Meola’s biggest projects is, of course, the guitar tri
Marcus King and the Medicine of Music
Marcus King has already been through the wringer, but he’s on the come-up. His hotly anticipated third LP, Mood Swings, drops this Friday, April 5, and on this episode of Wong Notes, the earnest, honest 28-year old South Carolinian goes deep on his career with Cory Wong.The two shredders open by swapping notes on how touring has changed post-pandemic. Costs are way up, but they’re managi
Respect, Psychedelics, and the Future of Bluegrass With Billy Strings
The ascendant roots shredder shares intimate details from his musical upbringing and gets philosophical on the past and future of bluegrass.Millennial folk philosopher Billy Strings joins this episode of Wong Notes. The Grammy-winning acoustic picker is an open book—nothing is off limits with Billy, from recounting his days selling magic mushrooms in exchange for passing grades in math class,
Joe Dart Talks Bass Philosophy and the Benefits of High Action
This time on Wong Notes, Cory is joined by his Vulfpeck and Fearless Flyers copilot Joe Dart. Wong doesn’t waste any time, diving in by asking Dart, by now renowned as a modern bass wizard with flawless fundamentals, how he developed he signature “voice” on the bass. As Dart explains, it came from listening to players who had their own distinct “voice,” who sound like “they’re singing a part withi
The Rich Musical World of Louis Cato
Multi-instrumentalist Louis Cato has had a lot on his plate since taking over as bandleader for Jon Batiste on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in late 2022, but has been enjoying every minute of it. "I feel like I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be, with exactly the people I'm supposed to be there with," he tells Cory on this episode of Wong Notes. Of course, given his role there
Aaron Sterling’s Pedalboard Approach to the Drums
Session drum ace Aaron Sterling might have fusion roots, but his bread-and-butter work lives at the top of the charts, where’s he’s featured on tracks by artists such as John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Lana Del Rey. He tells Cory what brought him to Los Angeles, why he’s “meant to be in the studio” instead of the stage, and he shares the surreal story of playing with EVH in a florist’s
How Bruce Lee Inspired Margaret Glaspy’s New Record
Cory Wong sits down with indie-rock bandleader Margaret Glaspy for an in-depth dialogue on artistry, celebrity, and the wisdom of Bruce Lee.Glaspy shares how she cut her latest record, Echo The Diamond, live off the floor, with most of the “homework” happening beforehand and studio performances happening in-the-moment. “It really felt like air blew through the studio and then the record was m
Charlie Hunter: Graduating Busking Boot Camp
"I don't consider myself a jazz musician," says guitarist Charlie Hunter on this episode of Wong Notes—essentially refuting how he's known in the music world. "I am maybe jazz adjacent." Most listeners probably wouldn't agree, but if nothing else, Hunter is experimental. He's known for playing a guitar that's strung with both bass and electric guitar strings, that has two pickups—one for bass and
Bruno Major’s Relatively Lo-Fi Soul
Cory’s cast is off and he’s here to tell you to “go get hip” to Bruno Major! The soulful, jazzy British singer-songwriter shares why he prefers to record in his bedroom than a studio to create his “relatively lo-fi” music. “It’s far more important to be transmitting a privacy than an audio quality,” Major says. But he’s quick to point out that you can get good audio quality recording at home and d
Daniel Donato Gets Cosmic
"When you switch the gear of what you're operating on from the memorized information to the gear of intuitive, faithful response, it's a whole different frequency that's emitted from the hands and from the soul," country shredder Daniel Donato expresses on this episode of Wong Notes. He's talking about what makes for powerful improvisation, and if you know anything about the guitarist, you know th
Wolfgang Van Halen: Sing the Solo
Wolfgang Van Halen joins Cory for the season 7 premiere of Wong Notes! Chatting before the release of Mammoth II, the duo discuss guitar trios, 5150 studios, cloning, touring with Metallica, plus: Who’s that playing wah on the record? What’s WVH’s rig? And much more.On his new record, WVH has lots to share. When it comes to writing and recording rhythm tracks, he’s says, “It’s all groove
Eric Krasno: Funk Chameleon
Soulive, Lettuce, Tedeschi Trucks, and most recently, Stanton Moore and Branford Marsalis—that's a short list of some of the acts Eric Krasno plays and has played with throughout his career. From one funk guitarist to another, Cory sits down with Eric to talk what it means to play the right amount of notes when jamming, what it takes for Eric to absorb and learn so many different genres, and the i
Jason Isbell's Desert Island Gear
"If you keep your head and your ass in the same place, that'll happen on its own," says Jason Isbell on how he gets the most out of his live performances. On the heels of a new HBO documentary, he and Cory sit down for a deep discussion, talking creating genuine art that can also turn into hits, Muscle Shoals, and the intersection between "guitarist" and "songwriter"—as well as "for life" gear cho
Nuno Bettencourt is Out for Blood
The Extreme guitarist shares his pedal philosophy—including how a visit from EVH inspired him to use a phaser on the new record—and talks about ripping with Rihanna at the Super Bowl and more.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Nuno Bettencourt: https://extreme-band.com/Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywong
Mike Gordon on the Magic of the Jam
The Phish bassist chats about everything from how to EQ a picked electric bass tone to drummers, the importance of a good shirt, his recipe for a good gig, and why he hates jam bands.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Mike Gordon: https://mike-gordon.com/Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit
Theo Katzman: The Songwriter Behind the Guitarist
Cory sits down with his bandmate-brother, multi-instrumentalist Theo Katzman, to discuss the virtues of musical self-acceptance, the infectious charisma of Trey Anastasio, and how Theo has made a career out of being a jack of all trades.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Theo Katzman: http://theokatzman.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguit
Mateus Asato on Thinking Beyond the Guitar
Mateus Asato shares on his experiences playing with pop stars, what it means to be of service to a song, and how taking a break from social media—which was where he built his fan base of 1.2 million—was crucial to his mental health.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Mateus Asato: https://www.instagram.com/mateusasato/Hit us up: wongnotes@
Paul Gilbert’s Shred School Is in Session
The professor is in. He dives deep into EVH’s moves, talks about why he prefers high action, and goes “full rant mode” into technical tips. Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Paul Gilbert: http://paulgilbert.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.co
How Does Nir Felder Get His Tone?
This week’s ep is just a couple of Strat dudes talkin’ gear. The guys get deep on everything from their favorite guitars to pedals and some speaker chat, and the busy New York guitarist and professor talks about improv and the up-and-coming crop of jazz cats.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Nir Felder: https://www.nirfelder.com/Hit us u
KT Tunstall and the Mystery of Songwriting
The Scottish singer-songwriter talks about discovering looping, the perfect pedalboard, and gets deep about the mystery of songwriting and coping with hearing loss.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit KT Tunstall: https://www.kttunstall.com/Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar:
"Captain" Kirk Douglas: From "Wheels on the Bus" to the Tonight Show
Roots guitarist “Captain” Kirk Douglas talks about his background as a pre-school teacher, the role of the guitar in hip-hop, and gives the definitive take on his Prince story.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Kirk Douglas: https://hundredwattheart.com/Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit P
Chris Thile’s Exercise in Joy
The Punch Brother and MacArthur Genius talks about why he chose the mandolin and how it relates to Roger Federer.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Chris Thile: http://christhile.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wong
Chris Shiflett is Over the “Shame of the ’80s”
The Foo Fighter talks about his influences from the guitar-hero era, and shares all the details of his gear, from his signature model Fender to why “you gotta have a Phase 90 on your board.”Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Chris Shiflett: http://www.chrisshiflettmusic.com/Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.cor
What Scares Julian Lage?
The jazz phenom chats about flying with his guitar, how he approaches fluidity on his instrument, overcoming injury, and his take on pedals and tunings.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Julian Lage: http://julianlage.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguit
Derek Trucks: “There’s a Lot of Music Out There”
The slide master talks about amalgamating influences, keeping it fresh, how he approaches tone, and the best amp ever made.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.n
Cory Wong On How To Get Your Groove On
The master rhythmist answers questions from fans, sharing wisdom on picking technique, practicing, balancing 24/7/365 work with family, show prep, killing bad habits, rehearsals, and how to be a good hang on the disc golf course.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 Optimi
Bruce Hornsby: “Trying to Keep the Self-Loathing at Bay”
How does a legacy artist stay on top of his game? The pianist, hit singer-songwriter, producer, and composer talks about the importance of musical growth and positive affirmation; his love for angular melodicism; playing jazz, pop, classical, bluegrass, jam, and soundtrack music; and collaborating with his favorite guitarists, including Pat Metheny and Jerry Garcia.Get 30% off your first year of D
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/r
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://im
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 u
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/LPqJyVJa
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
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.i1
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 Optimis
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 -
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
Carlos Santana: Don’t Play Music, Play Life!
The legend shares insights on the guitar as a lead voice, the power of a single note, the 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.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVis
John McLaughlin Is Full of Wonder
The guitar legend reminisces about his time as a session player, playing with Miles Davis and Jaco, leading Shakti, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and the 4th Dimension, and shares how he stays creatively charged.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit John McLaughlin: http://johnmclaughlin.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://w
Tora Dahle Aagård's Weaponized Guitar
The Norwegian blues artist on crafting tones via Logic, writing songs in English, the stresses and rewards of Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, choosing her collaborators, and fighting male bullying in the music industry.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Tora: https://thisistora.com/Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: ht
Linda Perry Stays True to What She Knows
The producer/songwriter on keeping it simple, staying hungry, and creating inspiration.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Linda Perry: https://twitter.com/reallindaperryHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG: h
Ed Robertson Is a Pinball Wizard
The pinball-obsessed Barenaked Ladies’ songwriter reflects on his band’s grassroots beginnings, pop culture and social media’s influence on songwriting, and the similarities between country and hip-hop production.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Barenaked Ladies: http://barenakedladies.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory
Robben Ford: “The Guitar Is a Rhythm Instrument”
The blues-jazz giant talks solo building, his frustrations with drummers, playing with Miles, how to accompany other artists, what it takes to lead a trio, and his beloved Dumble.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Robben Ford: http://robbenford.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier
Michael League: The Walter White of Jazz-Funk
Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongThe Snarky Puppy bassist and bandleader gets deep on improvisation, composition, religion, success, and much more.Visit Michael League: http://snarkypuppy.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com
Sierra Hull Decodes the Business and “the Chop”
The virtuoso mandolinist takes Cory Wong inside the world of bluegrass—the core approach to rhythm, how to map improvisations, “twin” fiddles, the Grand Ole Opry, publishing, record labels, and hanging with Bela Fleck and other heavies.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Sierra Hull: http://sierrahull.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.
Jimmie Vaughan
The legendary Texas blues slinger professes his love for the blues, the Stratocaster, flatwound strings, Nile Rodgers, and the “wild guys.”Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Jimmie Vaughan: http://jimmievaughan.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comT
Henrik Linder (Dirty Loops) On The Power of Stupid Luck
Cory Wong talks with Dirty Loops bassist Henrik Linder about their blistering, new collaboration, Turbo, how the band became an accidental YouTube sensation, playing with tempered frets, the changing role of bass in pop, and tips for increasing speed and improving technique. Plus … Flea!Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Dirty L
The Tao of Pat Metheny
The master on what makes an icon, why devotion to music pays dividends, and why the drummer is top dog, plus choosing the best collaborators, owning Wes Montgomery’s guitar, and why his entire life’s work is “all one tune.”Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Pat Metheny: http://patmetheny.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory
Joe Walsh Can Tell You What Not to Do
The HOF-er regales Cory with legendary classic rock guitar tales, gives his simple recipe for a good tone, and shares his reasons for trying to make a difference in the world.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Joe Walsh: https://www.joewalsh.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Gu
Nathan East on Filling Every Note with Love
The legendary bassist shares wisdom and reflects on a long and storied career playing with just about everyone from Eric Clapton to Daft Punk and tells Cory how he keeps his gigs.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Nathan East: https://nathaneast.com/Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premi
Mark Lettieri Likes Solos You Can Dance To
The Snarky Puppy guitarist and session ace talks about playing in the pocket, approaching new music, crafting the perfect take, and his new PRS signature guitar.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Mark Lettieri: http://marklettieri.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http:
Larry Carlton’s Favorite Guitar Solos From Bebop to “Sleepwalk”
The studio legend also talks about developing a personal style, playing 500 sessions a year at age 22, tips for practicing blended chord voicings, and why he loves his ES-style guitars.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Larry Carlton: https://www.larrycarlton335.com/Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmus
Why You Should Prep (& Maintain) Like an Athlete
Nashville physician Dr. Charlie Kautz on everyday practices that can help keep aches and pains away and facilitate better playing.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Dr. Charlie: https://drcharliekautz.com/Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitt
Lindsay Ell: “A Guitar Solo Should be the Extra Lyrics of a Song.”
The country-guitar trailblazer on when to burn and when to lay back, the secret to touring band chemistry, “lunchbox” songwriting in Nashville, and lessons from her guitar coach, 6-string legend Dann Huff.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Lindsay Ell: http://lindsayell.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.cory
Christian McBride: Legends, Labels, and the Guts of Genius
The bass great talks about gigging with legends like Chick Corea and James Brown, why he thinks labels are BS, the need to take chances, and how he became music director for the historic Newport Jazz Festival.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Christian McBride: https://www.christianmcbride.com/Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit
Heart’s Nancy Wilson: “I Think Artistic Integrity Is Fleeting at Best.”
Plus, the rock-guitar legend recalls the Seattle grunge scene, talks 6- and 12-string acoustics in big arrangements, how she wrote the iconic introduction to “Crazy on You,” and playing “Stairway to Heaven” for Led Zeppelin.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Nancy Wilson: https://www.heart-music.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVi
Danny Elfman Goes Psycho!
After 105 films, the scorer/rocker talks about the mercurial relationship between composers and directors—including Tim Burton, cultivating inspiration, and revisiting the music of Oingo Boingo.Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Danny Elfman: http://dannyelfman.comHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic
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