A Small Band’s Survival Guide
Notes from a 9‑Year Musician in Davao This article is a band survival guide for Davao musicians, written from nearly a decade of experience. Expanded...
Enya Inspire Wireless Footswitch Review
I think I’ve waited long enough and no one’s probably going to come out with an Enya Wireless Footswitch review. So, I guess I’ll have...
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...
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...
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...
Sonicake Simple Home Studio Setup
So… a month ago, I bought this… It’s the Sonicake Pocket Master. And despite it’s relatively cheap price. This thing can potentially put my Zoom...
Creating a Pedalboard Using Only BOSS Waza Craft Pedals
Waza! Wazaaa! WAZAAAAA! After giving you my two cents on how to arrange your guitar pedals on your pedalboard, I revisited the idea of creating...
How to Arrange Your Guitar Pedals on Your Pedalboard
A year ago, I wrote about how to arrange your guitar pedals on your pedalboard in order from the source (guitar) to the output (amplifier)....
Moving Forward as a Solo Artist + Album Release
Today marks one of the most important decisions I’ve made in my music journey. After months of reflection, quiet planning, and long conversations with people...