Band Director and performing musician inside the perimeter of Atlanta, GA. I teach elementary school music as well as middle school band. I play clarinet, saxophone, guitar, and currently working on trumpet. I love being outdoors - hiking, kayaking, swimming, and camping. I like traveling and meeting new people wherever I am!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel within the states frequently for conferences, workshops, music gigs, and other professional development. I would also love to branch out soon and go international. I love the idea of true cultural immersion and getting to know people in the areas that I'm visiting.

Interests

• running
• hiking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• trail running
• climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Snarky Puppy, Goat Rodeo Sessions, Underoath, Iron & Wine, Death Cab, Dave Matthews, Joseph, Steve Reich, Brett Dennan, Coldplay, DeadMau5, Bon Iver

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Fight Club, Forrest Gump, The Green Mile, Shawshank Redemption, The Pursuit of Happiness, and anything else with Tom Hanks or Will Smith

Anything by Chuck Pahliniuk, Ishmael (Daniel Quinn), Magical Thinking (Augusten Burroughs), HP, Laurie Halse Anderson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did about 2 weeks on the Appalachian Trail this past summer as my first big solo bit of travel. Not huge, but it gave me a love for hiking and backpacking, and I will thru-hike someday!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook and play music. I'm happy to share one or both!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States