ABOUT ME

My name is José am a musician (bass/double bass player) looking to have new experiences. I am an open minded person, easy going, interested in meeting people from different cultural environments.

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ACERCA DE MÍ

Mi nombre es José, soy un músico buscando nuevas experiencias. Soy una persona de mente abierta, fácil de llevar e interesado en conocer gente proveniente de distintos entornos culturales.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe this a safe way of meeting people and making contacts around the world, either if you are a host or a guest

Interests

New music, new food, new cultures.

• arts
• education
• dining
• socializing
• music
• folk music
• jazz
• guitar
• piano
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Hermeto Pascoal, Caetano Veloso, Inti Illimani, Quilapayún, Victor Jara, Groove Collective, 4Hero, RH Factor, Head Hunters, Thundercat (Flying Lotus), Hector Lavoe, Willie Colon, Rubén Blades, Calle 13, Fabulosos Cadillacs, Susana Baca, Arturo "Zambo" Cavero and many many others...

Film Directors: Stanley kubrick, Quentin Tarantino, Federico Fellini, Coppola, Oliver Stone, Scorsese, etc...

Book Writers: (I don't read that much, but...) Edgar Allan Poe, García-Marquez, Julio Cortazar and some others...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Oh, well that's a tricky question, I don't know... maybe I am just an average dude.

Teach, Learn, Share

TEACH

Due that I am musician, I can teach how to play electric bass, double bass and guitar (also some piano basics) and how to play some popular music styles:
- Salsa, bossa-samba, jazz
- South american folk music (vals peruano, landó, joropo, bolero)
- Hip hop, rock, reggae and some other styles

Also I can teach a theoretical approach of composition, analysis, also some counterpoint basics.

LEARN

I'm open to learn new music, but also other types of arts or work. Anything that is interesting, good for every day life and for personal wealth.

SHARE

I'm willing to share any knowledge that can help or contribute to other people.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Any of my abilities in music/education or other, my time and willingness to contribute.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Germany, Italy, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, Scotland