CURRENT- Im traveling to Europe for a performance I have in Barcelona Spain. I will be in Barcelona 1st week of July, I will be in Switzerland 2nd week, I will be celebrating my 46th birthday July 14th Bastille day in Paris France, 3 week ??..

ABOUT ME

First and foremost, I live, eat, and breathe music. I am a Percussionist from the San Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.
I teach music to youth and perform regularly. I love to travel and learn about different cultures. My second passion is EATING...I love to EAT! Different foods/tastes. I strive to continue my studies in music, learning about different styles from all over the world, for the rest of my life.

PHILOSOPHY

respect each other/ and everything, and having an open mind

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

i love to see music performances, perform music and travel. I am a very friendly person who enjoys to make many friends in life, which is very important to me.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None yet, but I am excited for the experience, as I've been told wonderful things by friends who have tried it.

Interests

Music performance, festivals, traveling, spending time connecting with people, the Arts, and Eating! I study and perform Afro-Latin and Jazz music. Also, finding common ground with people and making friends from all over :)

• arts
• folklore
• performing arts
• festivals
• traveling
• music
• jazz

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Every time I travel I am awestruck, by new experiences, whether its performing or listening to music...I've been blessed to be able to travel around the world performing music and doing what I love best. A few of my most memorable experiences have included performing with Aurturo Sandoval, Jon Fadis, Giovanni Hidalgo, Poncho Sanchez, Larry Harlow, Carlos "Patato" Valdez, Nestor Torres, Francisco Aguabella, John Santos, Los Van Van, Pedro Martinez, Milton Cardona, Andy Gonzales, Sandy Perez, Los Munequitos de Matanzas, Pedro Calvo, Jesus Diaz, and others.. I am humbled every time I have the opportunity to perform or simply to learn. Also, some of the greatest times I've had have been teaching music to children and youth because they will carry on the tradition of music and cultures.

Teach, Learn, Share

Every moment is an opportunity to learn for me. I am constantly seeking to experience new things and expand my knowledge of the world and its inhabitants :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States