Wong Notes

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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.

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108 episodes
Updated June 17

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Apr 21, 2021 · 49 min
Peter Frampton: "Management's Greed Was My Downfall"
The guitar legend talks about his rise, fall, and rise again—plus the importance of constant reinvention and embracing the notion of always paying your dues. Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywong Visit Peter Frampton: http://frampton.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by DistroKid
Apr 14, 2021 · 53 min
Ani Di Franco on the “Larger Purpose of Artistry”
For 30 years, new tunings and sounds, collaborations, and staying in the moment have been the acoustic guitar slayer’s bedrock, but making music to “amplify truths” is what really keeps her inspired. Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywong Visit Ani Di Franco: https://www.righteousbabe.com/ Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by DistroKid
Apr 7, 2021 · 1 hr 13 min
Joe Bonamassa: “People Don’t Think I’m Self-Aware”
Blues-rock’s most fervent gear collector discusses live at home and the future of his massive collection. Get 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywong Visit Joe Bonamasa: https://jbonamassa.com/ Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by DistroKid
Dec 16, 2020 · 49 min
Steve Lukather's Studio Stories
The loquacious legend talks about what it takes to be a first-call player and why he kept a banjo within arm's reach. Get 30% off by using the code WONG at https://neuraldsp.com Visit Steve Lukather: https://stevelukather.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by Neural DSP
Dec 9, 2020 · 54 min
Tosin Abasi Has Yngwie Amp Envy
The Animals As Leaders mastermind discusses why all those Marshall heads are warranted and how he finds the prog-metal pocket. Get 30% off by using the code WONG at https://neuraldsp.com Visit Tosin Abasi: https://abasiconcepts.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by Neural DSP
Dec 2, 2020 · 1 hr 21 min
Jacob Collier: "I’ve Got Too Much Creative Potential to be Reasonable.”
How the Grammy winner and YouTube sensation thinks about rhythm, harmony, and life. Get 30% off by using the code WONG at https://neuraldsp.com Visit Jacob Collier: https://www.jacobcollier.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by Neural DSP
Nov 25, 2020 · 47 min
Gavin Rossdale Nearly Died on MTV
The Bush frontman shares the story behind his famous performance of "Glycerine" and why he's a Jazzmaster guy at heart. Get 30% off by using the code WONG at https://neuraldsp.com Visit Bush: https://bushofficial.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by Neural DSP
Nov 18, 2020 · 50 min
Vince Gill: “Authenticity Is Really Important to Me”
He was the temporary steward of one of Hendrix's Strats, nearly joined Dire Straits, and now plays alongside Joe Walsh in Eagles. Why is Vince still the coolest cat in Nashville? Get 30% off by using the code WONG at https://neuraldsp.com Visit Vince Gill: http://vincegill.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by Neural DSP
Nov 11, 2020 · 57 min
Steve Jordan’s Ground Rules for Greatness
The legendary producer and master groovesmith talks about his career in jazz and pop, and what it takes to be a truly accomplished player. Get 30% off by using the code WONG at https://neuraldsp.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by Neural DSP
Nov 4, 2020 · 35 min
Ron Carter Needs You to Focus
If you're on a gig or session with a legend, don't even think about checking your cell. Visit Ron Carter: http://roncarter.net Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by Neural DSP Get 30% off by using the code WONG at https://neuraldsp.com
Oct 28, 2020 · 53 min
Madison Cunningham: “Incredible Playing Does Not Compensate For Bad Tone.”
The LA-based song-obsessive uses beefy strings, low tunings, Jazzmasters, and small combos to “try to let the parts sing.” Visit Madison Cunningham: http://www.madisoncunningham.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by Neural DSP Get 30% off by using the code WONG at https://neuraldsp.com
Oct 21, 2020 · 44 min
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.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by Neural DSP
Oct 14, 2020 · 1 hr 4 min
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.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by Neural DSP
Oct 7, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
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.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by Neural DSP
Sep 30, 2020 · 49 min
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.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Additional Editing by Shawn Persinger Presented by Neural DSP
Aug 19, 2020 · 33 min
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.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Presented by Fender
Aug 12, 2020 · 1 hr 14 min
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.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Presented by Fender
Aug 5, 2020 · 38 min
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.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Presented by Fender
Jul 29, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
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.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Presented by Fender
Jul 22, 2020 · 46 min
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.com Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.com Visit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespod IG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespod Produced by Jason Shadrick and Cory Wong Presented by Fender

Wong Notes

Peter Frampton: "Management's Greed Was My Downfall"

Ani Di Franco on the “Larger Purpose of Artistry”

Joe Bonamassa: “People Don’t Think I’m Self-Aware”

Steve Lukather's Studio Stories

Tosin Abasi Has Yngwie Amp Envy

Jacob Collier: "I’ve Got Too Much Creative Potential to be Reasonable.”

Gavin Rossdale Nearly Died on MTV

Vince Gill: “Authenticity Is Really Important to Me”

Steve Jordan’s Ground Rules for Greatness

Ron Carter Needs You to Focus

Madison Cunningham: “Incredible Playing Does Not Compensate For Bad Tone.”

Meet Tom Misch, the Acid-Jazz Virtuoso Hailed by Clapton & Mayer

Susan Tedeschi on Why Last-Minute Jams Are the Best

How (& Why) Jake Shimabukuro Considers Us All Part of His “Band”

John Petrucci On Fighting Ego & Reuniting with Mike Portnoy

Ask Cory!

James Valentine

George Benson

Béla Fleck

The Bacon Brothers