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Cory Wong on the most important technique you can learn from Nile Rodgers
By Cory Wong published
The kingpin of funky strumming defers to the O.G. – as Wong explains what he learned from the Chic master

What funk maestro Cory Wong learned from James Hetfield
By Cory Wong published
Papa Het has got a brand new bag when it comes to downpicking, and it’s full of lessons for the funk guitar player

Cory Wong on why approaching rhythm guitar like a drummer makes you a better guitar player
By Cory Wong published
One of the great rhythm guitar virtuosos teaches us how not only to play to the beat but to be the beat itself. This video and tab lesson explains all...

Cory Wong on the making of his signature StingRay and how Vulfpeck just, y’know, made an album during a show
By David Mead published
The funkmeister guitarist is back with a whirlwind of new recording projects in his wake, and a fresh new signature guitar by his side

Cory Wong on collaboration and how to stack and blend guitar parts that complement the song
By Cory Wong published
Looking for the perfect part to play with another guitarist? Wong says it's all about finding the compositional "hook" – and he has some practical examples to show us

Joe Satriani responds to Cory Wong's controversial statement about what it takes to be an advanced guitarist
By Janelle Borg published
Wong recently stirred the pot by saying that guitarists should only call themselves “advanced” if they know every note on the fretboard

Cory Wong was on a quest for the perfect humbucker guitar – when an iconic bass design sparked a collaboration
By Janelle Borg published
The StingRay II – which was unveiled at this year's NAMM – is the six-string, humbucker-laden twist on the iconic StingRay bass design

Think playing rhythm guitar is boring? Cory Wong is here to change your mind
By Cory Wong published
In his inaugural Guitar World column, Cory Wong establishes the principles – and the mentality – of good rhythm playing, and how you can make yours fun
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