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...
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...
My Sonicake Pocket Master Experience — Songwriting on a Gadget the Size of a Stack of Index Cards
I bought the Sonicake Pocket Master as a quiet birthday gift to myself — something I could hide from everyone, including my own conscience. I...
The Story Behind One Moment Please + Lyrics
10 years in the call center industry and all I have to show for it is a song. Before coming over to Davao, I had...
Seriously Considering Buying the RJ Bandang Tipid Set
Due to extreme poverty, I’ve set my eyes on the bandang tipid instruments RJ Guitars is promoting. The company claims that for less than Php...
Should You Get a Cheap Guitar Copy or Not?
Who hasn’t played a cheap guitar copy of a Strat, Tele, or Les Paul? I know I have. I’ve also owned several guitar clones of...
Create a Professional-Looking Website and Online Presence
While social platforms are vital for outreach, you should also build a website and online presence for your band. Invest in a modern, visually impactful...