I am a private oboe instructor, handmade oboe reed maker, assistant music leader at a Methodist church, and transcript editor from Chicago, IL.

I love good conversation and meeting new and interesting people. I love learning about how to become a better person and live compassionately, efficiently, and authentically.

I'm involved in music and improv comedy in Chicago. I enjoy attending concerts and discovering new music.

I've been married to my amazing wife, Janell, for 4 years. We have a beagle who is 7 and whom we love a lot. We are expecting twins in January '17 and are super excited!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people and receive new experiences and new perspectives in new places. New!

Music, Movies, and Books

Sufjan Stevens, The Oh Hellos, Kendrick Lamar.

The Big Lebowski, Crazy-Stupid-Love, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went skydiving in Arizona.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music, cooking, laughs, stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, France, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States