Instagram: majellamusic 🎶

Hello beautiful people! :) My name is Majella, I am a singer/songwriter and was born and grew up in New Zealand, but with a German father and Dutch mother (they immigrated to NZ about 30 years ago).
Since I finished school I have mainly been traveling around Europe and South America...
I worked in Germany close to Bremen for a year doing a so called Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr (Free Social Year) at a home for people with disabilities. :)
Last year I was working as a hotel Entertainer/Animator in Cyprus and this year I will be working in Crete.

Music is my absolute passion in life, I especially love to sing, play the piano and guitar (and really any instrument I can have a go at I will).
I love writing too, either just my thoughts, free flow, poetry, songs - expressing through art is always beautiful.

I love singing and making music with other people, jamming and sharing ideas and inspiration with other musicians is amazing! :)

I would say I always try to be a positive and open minded person, and love to meet new people! :)

What I love and prefer to small talk is talking about philosophy and music, reality, the universe, magic, mind, psychology...feelings.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I see this as a great way to meet new people, maybe make new friends or connections and just as a different and more interesting experience than staying in a Hotel. :)

Interests

• writing
• singing
• magic
• music
• guitar
• piano
• nature
• german
• songwriting
• fire spinning
• fireshow
• newzealand

Music, Movies, and Books

I find it really hard to name favourites of anything to be honest.
I listen to a very varied selection of music but a few of my favourite artists would be:
Ben Howard, Shindy, Prinz Pi, Damien Rice, Kaleo, Radiohead, Breaking Benjamin, Kollegah, Porcupine Tree, Tool, Amy Winehouse, Cigarettes After Sex (the list goes on and on).

Favourite movies:
Mr Nobody
Waking Life
Rainman
Sherlock Holmes (especially the TV series!!)
The Intouchables
(My favourite characters would be Harley Quinn and The Joker, though the movie Suicide Squad isn't in my favourites)

One of my favourite books from the last years:
Siddharta (Herman Hesse), very thought provoking and soooo many metaphors about life. :)
And I guess all the Harry Potter books...just because of the whole concept of magic and this whole other world is beautiful. :)

But I think we can learn and take something from every music, movie or book...if we wish to. :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I always can't think of anything when I'm put on the spot...I have experienced so many amazing things in my life and on my travels - just growing up in a paradise like New Zealand was amazing in itself.

But I think this is something we can talk about in person if you're interested in hearing more! :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach basic guitar and piano, or inspire you to improvise more with music.
I can help with writing and song writing if you're interested in that!

I am always happy to learn new skills too - so if you're not a musician like me it doesn't matter, as I really love hearing about other people's passions and what brings them joy and fulfillment in life!

I can share smiles and stories and kindness. :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can definitely share my music and singing...I always travel with my guitar! :)

I am happy to cook together, sharing that kind of thing is always nice.

I can share a good laugh, just chill, or have deeper conversations - I adapt to your humour! ;)

I am happy to help out in the house where needed while I'm staying too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Samoa, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, Uruguay