

Wong Notes
Premier Guitar
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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May 11, 2022 • 53min
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 15min
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 • 50min
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 18min
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 50min
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 • 53min
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 • 49min
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.

Nov 10, 2021 • 60min
John McLaughlin Is Full of Wonder
Renowned musician John McLaughlin reminisces about his time playing with Miles Davis and Jaco, leading Shakti, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and the 4th Dimension. They discuss the influence of acid and the Beatles, the formation of 'Bitches Brew', adapting to different musical settings, and playing with Jocko Pestorius and the Trio of Doom.

Nov 3, 2021 • 59min
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: 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


