What began as a single choir assignment for Anjali Romero in high school has grown into Honey Drop Tunes, a personal project that explores her voice while navigating life at Skyline College. As a Skyline student, Romero spends her free time recording music covers and uploading them to YouTube.      

Romero officially created her channel during her first semester at Skyline, but her interest in music covers started earlier. As a senior in high school, she was assigned a project in her choir class that required students to create a cover and a music video. She chose to cover “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus with a close friend, and that experience stayed with her.

“After that project, I realized I wanted to experiment more with music covers,” Romero said. “I had never really explored my own singing or music style, so I thought covers might be a good way to do that.”

Following that first project, Romero continued trying different songs, slowly learning what suited her voice. She experimented with different styles and even began creating lo-fi beats over the summer. When college began, she decided to create a space where all of those projects could exist together.

While Honey Drop Tunes continues to develop, Romero said the channel was never about recognition or numbers. Instead, it became something she could return to while adjusting to college life.

“I honestly started it as a hobby,” Romero said. “College can be stressful, and this was just something fun that helped me take a step back and enjoy something I love.”

That sense of enjoyment did not come without challenges. Romero said she often felt insecure about her voice during her time in choir, frequently comparing herself to other singers. Creating covers, however, gave her more flexibility and control.

“With covers, you can change the key or tempo to match your voice,” she said. “I realized I don’t have to sing exactly like the original artist. It’s more about finding what works for me.”

Those closest to Romero noticed the shift. Dan Geronimo, a kinesiology major at Skyline College and a friend of Romero, said her confidence has grown since she began posting her music online.

“She’s really trying to grow out of her shell and express herself more,” Geronimo said. “You can see it in the way she approaches her music now.”

Geronimo added that while viewers may only see the final videos, there is more to Romero than what appears on screen.

“Once you get to know her, she has this really good energy,” Geronimo said. “That’s something people don’t always see just from watching a video.”

As a student who does not run a YouTube channel himself, Geronimo said Romero’s work stands out for its sincerity rather than its reach.

“I like how she uses music as a hobby,” Geronimo said. “It feels genuine. You can tell she’s doing it because she enjoys it.”

Romero is open about how simple her setup is — something she hopes helps make creative projects feel less intimidating.

“I don’t have the best equipment,” Romero said. “I use BandLab and record my vocals with my earbuds. You don’t need everything to be perfect to start.”

Although she has not posted recently due to a busy schedule, Romero said she continues working on music behind the scenes. For her, Honey Drop Tunes remains her “sacred space,” one she can return to when she needs it.

Beyond music covers, Geronimo believes Romero’s channel reflects something broader.

“Music always conveys a message,” Geronimo said. “Her channel represents expression and unity, especially because she explores different genres.”

Through Honey Drop Tunes, Romero’s experience reflects something familiar to many students: the quiet pursuit of something meaningful alongside school. It is not about perfection or popularity, but about creating space for self-expression one song at a time.