I have a background in many different arts, and that's primarily what I do with my time. I currently work in music retail, and also teach & perform music. At other times I've worked in filmmaking, teaching english and other arts, and a variety of other jobs.

I'm originally from California but have lived several years in New York, NY and most recently am residing in Portland, OR.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To benefit and share in the experience of more personalized lodging and travel situations; to get to know places better and enjoy the social aspect of meeting new and interesting folks along the way.

Interests

Music, film, visual arts, theater, the outdoors, sustainability and the environment, martial arts, travel, good food, philosophy/social theory

• arts
• books
• theater
• performing arts
• photography
• film making
• festivals
• environment
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• baking
• traveling
• drawing
• music
• outdoor activities
• martial arts
• languages
• visual arts

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

-I traveled to Austria on educational grants in 2014, to film/take part in performance art at a festival. That was a fantastic experience! Looking forward to many more such travels. I've traveled plenty of other places but that was the only time it was completely free, hehe.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love teaching and love to exchange ideas/experience/knowledge. Some things I can share:
-How to play a bunch of eclectic musical instruments
-Photography, filmmaking, and other arts (I've taught these professionally)
-Anything to do with grammar! I'm a grammarian and proud of it

Would like to learn:
-New languages and words
-How to make fermented foods (pickling, especially!)
-Advanced cooking/baking techniques/recipes
-sharing philosophy or ideas
-book, movie, or music recommendations

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll perform for you (I take requests), cook, tell stories, draw you a picture, write you a poem, you name it. Oh, and I like helping out with cleaning and tidying up. I'm sort of crafty/ can fix and/or build things. I can tune up and revitalize your stringed instruments of all types, hehe.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, France, Italy, South Korea

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy