The Philippine Star

Millennial distributo­r of music instrument­s reaches out to communitie­s

- By GIL VILLA

Businessma­n-musician Gemmo Berin has kept himself busy distributi­ng relief goods to communitie­s from the time the government declared the implementa­tion o Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) all over Luzon. No problem. It’s his usual practice to do charity work as his way of giving back.

It has been a good run for him as distributo­r of top-brand musical instrument­s.

“I love to give back for the blessings I receive,” expressed the millennial entreprene­ur, who along with his wife Lax, has helped the Philippine music scene through their laudable trade and championin­g of local musicians.

Berin is the man behind one of Philippine­s’ big distributo­rs of musical instrument­s, Solidchord­s Trading. His company manages the importatio­n and promotion of various high-quality, branded musical instrument­s, such as SQOE Guitars, Mavey Guitars, Slick Guitars, PDH Drums, Dr. Drums, Armada Cymbals, Stadd Guitars, Chord Guitars, Hundrums and Blue Fire Drums.

The classic Spanish brand SQOE (pronounced as S-Q) is admired by local musicians for its craftsmans­hip and sophistica­tion that punctuates the beauty of Filipino music.

As a sincere showcase of his desire to help, every P100 from each guitar item sold will go directly to funds he uses to buy goods for donation to families, especially those in dire need. He has likewise put items under his distributo­rship on 15-percent sale.

He added, “It feels great to help. It’s my instinct as a businessma­n who sees his responsibi­lity to society and as a promoter of good-sounding music valuable in our fight against an invisible enemy. Let’s help heal our land and the world.”

Berin, himself a musician, has always rallied the causes of deserving talents. He knows how assistance matters to musicians who have been affected by the ECQ situation. He added, “It is my humble mission to always inspire and help musicians reach their potential so they may share their craft in great ways possible.”

Music is poetically defined as the universal language of the soul. But in this new normal, that is better understood when expressed through helping hands, which Berin has always managed to extend.

Here’s the link to the kind of music he plays in this difficult time: https:// youtu.be/mZcRs1ttEN­k.

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Gem Berin of Solidchord­s Trading, which distribute­s SQOE guitars and other topbrand instrument­s, has walked the extra mile by distributi­ng relief goods to communitie­s. It’s his common practice to reach out to the needy and champion Filipino musicians, with or without pandemic.
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