Musician living in Minneapolis who tries to bike everywhere and enjoy nature as much as possible when not inside of a music studio practicing or recording. I'm usually checking out live music around Minneapolis or reading in my downtime. Native of Twin Cities, MN.

This summer will be my 5th year as Administrative Director of a summer youth jazz camp in Minneapolis called the Twin Cities Jazz Workshop. I've also worked in MN Charter School compliance and as a new charter school startup coordinator. I managed a coffee shop for a few years and now am mostly playing and teaching music for a living.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I met some really great couchsurfers in Norway, Germany, Hong Kong, and the US. Hosted some folks as well and loved every minute.

Interests

I love the outdoors, making art, hanging out with friends, going to concerts and everything in between. Laid back hangouts or deep existential discussions are both inevitable.

• arts
• socializing
• music
• philosophy
• travel
• cryptocurrency

Music, Movies, and Books

Jazz, Classical, and Funk Music. Miles Davis, Claude Debussy, or Maceo Parker.

Fleet Foxes, Grizzly Bear, and Jeff Buckley are some of my heroes.

Books: Mysticism of Sound and Music, Crime and Punishment, Siddhartha

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I played guitar at the 2011 Montreux Jazz Festival, Lived in Barcelona, and camped in the Wilderness of Northern Minnesota.

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy cooking, am always trying to improve my German, and am always up for a jam session.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I've accumulated many stories over the years. Some good, some bad, but mostly entertaining! Perhaps I'll have my guitar and can play a few tunes for ya.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, England, France, Hong Kong, Mexico, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Spain, United States