ABOUT ME

I'm a freelance bassist by trade that recently moved to New Orleans to continue bass-ing and begin working on a long-brewing personal aspiration: writing music (song) that reaches across boundaries of culture, language, and time.

Step 1: travel much, much more. I'm about to embark on a prototype journey through Europe, busking along the way to hone my abilities as an accordionist & start finding those who appreciate what I'm doing.

I am also: quite easygoing, responsible, independent, and a great cook. In addition to playing bass, I sing professionally; I'm an amateur accordionist; I can play rudimentary ukulele, guitar, piano, & saxophone. Once upon a time I was a competition swing dancer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel frequently to scout music scenes in foreign places and perform (ie touring); I sometimes find myself in need of last-minute (affordable) accommodations as a result!

Interests

music - jazz & folkpunk & folk & rock & classical & et cetera bass, choral voice, jazz voice, composition, songwriting, balkan
dance - (not so much anymore but once upon a time...) lindy hop, blues, solo jazz, balboa

• folklore
• music
• classical music
• folk music
• jazz
• piano
• accordion
• choral music
• balkan music
• doublebass
• choir singing
• electric bass

Music, Movies, and Books

Grimm's Fairy Tales, Ender's Game, Black Mirror, The Arabian Nights...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

been a professional musician! (still am!)

Teach, Learn, Share

basic music lessons (theory, history, literature, guitar, piano, bass, voice)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music! (See 'teach/learn/share' above.) I can also: serenade you, make you a custom music box, write you a song, or take you to a performance in your area.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Ireland, Italy, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States