My Name is Bart Corver,

24 years old
Born in Rotterdam, currently living in Amsterdam.

Currently studying Classical music at the Conservatory of Amsterdam.
My main instrument is classical guitar.

I am also a guitar teacher, beginner level: pop/ rock and Jazz and advanced level: Classical.

My guitar is always part of my luggage, I think whatever language or culture barriers I will face it can always be overcome by playing music together with people of any level.

I have open and easy going personality and open to new adventures, discussions and friendships.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For me the most important thing about traveling is to learn about the culture from the inside. I wouldnt like to be a tourist that views the world he visits trough the lens of his camera.

I'd like to interact socially with local people where ever I am in the world. I think the best travel experiences I have had so far are the ones where I made friends with locals.

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Michelangelo Antonioni, Toshiaki Toyoda, Bela Tarr, Kubrick, Akira Kurosawa, Godard, Tarantino, David Lynch

Composers: Takemitsu, Piazzolla, Bach, Mahler, Beethoven, Scarlatti, Messiaen.
Pop: Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Brian Eno, Talk Talk, Toto

Books: Ferdinand Celine

Sports: calisthenics, jogging, biking (I am not a big fan of game sports)

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: music, drawing, english

Learn: culture and languages

What I Can Share with Hosts

Nice conversation/ political or enviromental discussions
Enthusiasm
Music (i always bring my instrument with me on my travels)
Dutch language and culture (art, architecture and food)
English (if somebody is still learning basics)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Poland, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands