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Hi, I'm John M. Varney, a Palawan-based singer-songwriter and owner-operator of Island Sound Studios. I'm a multi-hat arranger, producer and studio engineer for many local bands and groups in the Puerto Princesa area. I'm a multi-hat arranger, producer and studio engineer for many local bands and groups in the Puerto Princesa area. I've written over 200 complete songs, released more than 130, and recorded thousands of songs in my small two-room home studio, which has been open to the public since 2014.…Hi, I'm John M. Varney, a Palawan-based singer-songwriter and owner-operator of Island Sound Studios. I'm a multi-hat arranger, producer and studio engineer for many local bands and groups in the Puerto Princesa area. I'm a multi-hat arranger, producer and studio engineer for many local bands and groups in the Puerto Princesa area. I've written over 200 complete songs, released more than 130, and recorded thousands of songs in my small two-room home studio, which has been open to the public since 2014.

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Hi, I'm John M. Varney, a Palawan-based singer-songwriter and owner-operator of Island Sound Studios. I'm a multi-hat arranger, producer and studio engineer for many local bands and groups in the Puerto Princesa area. I'm a multi-hat arranger, producer and studio engineer for many local bands and groups in the Puerto Princesa area. I've written over 200 complete songs, released more than 130, and recorded thousands of songs in my small two-room home studio, which has been open to the public since 2014.…Hi, I'm John M. Varney, a Palawan-based singer-songwriter and owner-operator of Island Sound Studios. I'm a multi-hat arranger, producer and studio engineer for many local bands and groups in the Puerto Princesa area. I'm a multi-hat arranger, producer and studio engineer for many local bands and groups in the Puerto Princesa area. I've written over 200 complete songs, released more than 130, and recorded thousands of songs in my small two-room home studio, which has been open to the public since 2014.

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Hi, I’m John M. Varney, a Palawan-based singer-songwriter and owner-operator of Island Sound Studios. I’m a multi-hat arranger, producer and studio engineer for many local bands and groups in the Puerto Princesa area. I’m a multi-hat arranger, producer and studio engineer for many local bands and groups in the Puerto Princesa area.

I’ve written over 200 complete songs, released more than 130, and recorded thousands of songs in my small two-room home studio, which has been open to the public since 2014.

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Work Experience

Lead Guitarist at Fretboard Freelancers

January 1, 2016 - Present

Lead guitarist for acoustic duo 'Fretboard Freelancers' with Simon Almira. They released 'Cashwed Decade' in 2016 on 2 CDs (26 songs). Performed at many high-class events and concerts.

Lead Guitarist at Colossal

January 1, 2018 - Present

Lead guitarist for acoustic duo 'Colossal' with Tedd 'Budz' Limbagga. Performs at many special events and has released a debut single 'Temperatura'.

Audio Engineer / Mixing Engineer at Stream Sounds

January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026

Remote live stream mixing for Stream Sounds (Jan–May 2026).