Wong Notes

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@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

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@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

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.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespodProduced by Jason Shadrick and Cory WongAdditional Editing by Shawn PersingerPresented by DistroKid

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 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

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: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespodProduced by Jason Shadrick and Cory WongAdditional Editing by Shawn PersingerPresented by DistroKid

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 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

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/wongnotespodIG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespodProduced by Jason Shadrick and Cory WongAdditional Editing by Shawn PersingerPresented by DistroKid

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.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

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://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG: https://www.instagram.com/wongnotespodProduced by Jason Shadrick and Cory WongAdditional Editing by Shawn PersingerPresented by DistroKid

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.net/5bQRGbVisit Derek Trucks: https://www.tedeschitrucksband.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

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 Optimist - https://imp.i114863.net/rn3VqjFourth Position Academy Cory Wong Guitar Course - https://imp.i114863.net/5bQRGbHit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/wongnotespodIG:

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 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 Bruce Hornsby: http://brucehornsby.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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