Alfredo Ribeiro currently works with Professor Fausto Borém in his Doctorate in Double Bass Performance at Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. From his Master in Double Bass Performance he published a thesis about Serge Koussevitzky’s vibrato, portamento and rubato spectrograms in the historical 1929 recording of the “Andante” from his “Concerto Op.3”. As a composer of electroacoustic music, he was awarded the Honorable Mention Prize in the “2014 Musicanova Competition” in Czech Republic and is now taking part in the live electronics triptych Fausto Borém is writing for jazz pianist Bill Mays, two movements of which (“Sinatra’s Serenata” and “Jarreau Frevaux Five”) have being premiered at the 2015 and 2017 ISB Conventions. Together with other co-authors from Brazil, he received an honorable Mention in the 2015 ISB Research Competition with a paper about the historical 1838 double bass manuscript by bassist Lino José Nunes (1789-1847). He took part in masterclasses by bass teachers such as Diana Gannet, Mark Morton, Volkan Ohon and Frank Proto.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I try to meet crazy people and a lot of places around the world. I believe these relationships make us grow and be better people.

Interests

• arts
• dancing
• music
• classical music
• paiting

Music, Movies, and Books

Lord of The Rings
Harry Potter
Forrest Gump

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was a kid I sat on the floor of my mom's house and did not see that there was a lamp on the floor. I broke it with my butt and I had to take several stitches. :( But the most incredible thing I've ever done is to be a father for my two beautiful daughters. It makes you appreciate a second as if it were a lifetime.

Teach, Learn, Share

That life is difficult, but simple at the same time. To love our neighbor sincerely and always empathize with the situations and problems of our fellow. Life is short to blame people.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Funny stories of a humble but happy childhood in Brazil. Gifts that represent Brazilian culture and cuisine. Helps with tasks and house issues.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Paraguay, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil