ImprovisingAbroad
ImprovisingAbroad
The once-in-a-lifetime experience of studying abroad is defined by its incredible highs and the improvising required to survive the inevitable curveballs. Through music, culture, and community, I explore adaptation and identity from a global perspective. Each episode captures a new lesson learned far from home.
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SaxophoneGigs & Business
My passion for music has unlocked incredible opportunities across the industry. Beyond performing and collaborating, I’ve expanded into production and live coding, while simultaneously advancing my expertise in music publishing, royalty administration, and social media management.
My Musical ExperienceBut my story goes deeper
than ambition alone.
Explore the creativity, lessons, and lived experiences that shaped who I am.
Learn More About MeExplore the creativity, lessons, and lived experiences that shaped who I am today.
Learn More About MeWhat people are saying
Straight from
the comments.
“This was so powerful and emotional! It made me want to go ahead and play my instrument. Thank you for sharing with us!”
“The pure emotion from this is crazy — it feels genuinely like someone screaming and/or crying. I’ve never heard such a beautiful solo before.”
“You can see how much you love music and playing. You give so much emotion — you had me on the verge of tears. Keep doing what you do.”
“Dude Neil, I just discovered you through one of your reels — God bless you man. You just made me wanna pick up my sax and start shredding!”
“Let your passion be louder than your sound.”
From playing gigs, collaborating on content, or doing sponsorships,
feel free to reach out!
My Current Blog Posts: Study Abroad Series (COMING SOON!)
A Home Away From Home
This is an arc about me coming to terms with my Filipino identity in Spain, the UK, and Italy.
COMING SOON
Fourth of July on Steroids
In full immersion with Valencian culture, I play in a local marching band and watch the city unleash endless fireworks, dancing, and music.
COMING SOON
Signal? Never Heard of Her.
My stubbornness has me navigating Europe with NO eSIM. The consequences are endless. This is a story of how I adapt.
COMING SOON
Security!
Knowing Spanish would have been very useful… lessons learned the hard way in day-to-day life abroad.
COMING SOON
Berklee’s Hidden Gem
How I utilized the campus to the best of my ability.
COMING SOON
Marching in a Foreign Country
The ultimate test on my skills from high school.
COMING SOON