Donner Hush X Pro Review
A few months ago, I did a review of the Donner Hush X travel guitar. And just when I thought the world of portable guitars...
Enya Inspire Review
Just when I thought Enya couldn’t possibly outdo the Nova Go Sonic, they went ahead and dropped the Enya Inspire — and honestly, it feels...
Introduction to Writing Your Own Songs for Davao Songwriters by Fête de la Musique Davao and Holodeck Productions
I started writing songs when I was eight years old. I didn’t even know that’s what I was doing. I just had words and melodies...
GarageBand vs BandLab — Which is Better for Your Portable Home Studio?
If you’re a musician working from home, chasing ideas between phone, room, café or living room — you want tools that are easy, cheap (ideally...
Old Phone, New Tracks: Samsung A73 5G vs iPhone SE2 — Which is Better for a Portable Home Studio?
I’ve been using my Samsung A73 5G as my BandLab device and I’m very happy to say that it gets the job done. But I’m...
LEKATO JA-05G Mini Electric Guitar Amp Review
If you’ve been reading this blog for some time now, you know that I’ve been using the K12 Bluetooth Karaoke Mini Speaker as my guitar...
The Enya Nova Go Sonic: A Portable Powerhouse That Redefines Convenience
If you’ve followed my gear journey long enough, you already know I’m obsessed with compact, portable music tools that still punch way above their weight...
M-VAVE Chocolate Plus Review
To be honest, I never truly understood MIDI until I got the M-VAVE Chocolate Plus. For those who don’t know what it is, the M-VAVE...
May the 4th Be With TU-3W
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to buy the Boss Tera Echo TE-2 at Yamaha Perfect Pitch. I tried it out. Was impressed...
Busking in Davao City: A Labor of Love, A Profession, and a Growing Occupation
If you’ve walked around Davao City lately—Roxas, Obrero, the corners of Matina, or even inside certain malls—you’ve probably noticed something new: buskers. Guitarists with portable...