I'm a drummer studying Creative Musicianship in London. I was born in Abilene, Texas, but I've lived in England most of my life. My dad was in the military so travelling and meeting new people is what I love. It also means that I have a very dodgy American accent.

Music is my first love, whatever you're into, I'll probably enjoy! I started playing drums when I was 12 and I've never looked back. I also play guitar and sing a bit.

I love meditation, philosophy, and any form of creative human expression. I've been vegetarian for about 10 years and have just gone vegan.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing exposes you to the kindest, most generous people that this world has to offer. What better way to see the world than in the company of fellow travellers?

Interests

Music!

° Neo-soul
° Jazz
° Afrobeat
° RnB
° That Moroccan groove

• meditation
• music
• drums

Music, Movies, and Books

Electric Jalaba, Hiatus Kaiyote, Questlove, Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Anderson .Paak, James Brown, Snarky Puppy, MF Doom, Moonchild, Kamasi Washington, Darryl Reeves, Polar Bear, Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock, Al Green, Stevie Wonder

I love the films of Studio Ghibli, especially Haiyo Miyazaki! I really love fantasy (GoT, LotR, and all those other fancy abbreviations).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

° As often as I can remember to: random acts of kindness/generosity.
° Rode in a hot air balloon when I was 17
° Had my band's music played on BBC Radio 1/played the Introducing stage at Latitude Festival/sold out an album launch gig at the Norwich Arts Centre in my home city.

Teach, Learn, Share

Happy to teach or share about any aspect of music! I've been into it most I my life so that's what I really know. I mainly play drums so groove is my domain. I also play guitar and sing.

I'm also into meditation, I'm sure I could share some useful knowledge there! I generally just love listening and learning about people's lives.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Germany, United States