My musical hobby phase was loud, enthusiastic, and surprisingly short-lived. From CDs I swore I’d listen to on repeat, to the DJ board I thought would unlock some secret hidden talent, these items once felt like the start of a new identity. And then, like many hobbies before them, they quietly faded into the background as life got busier and my energy went elsewhere.

Even so, every piece still holds nostalgia with the excitement of learning something new, the hope of finding a rhythm, and the simple joy of getting lost in sound. These items honor the many different instruments and accessories that once filled my space with noise and ambition, even if they now rest in silence.