I am a musician working on a master's degree in Montreal, travelling while playing shows/teaching, and freelancing as a journalist for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. I lived in Toronto, Boston, and then New York before going back to school in MTL :)

I mostly play jazz bass, but am occasionally involved in more pop/rock oriented stuff, and write my own music. Otherwise, I like to cook and stay active - running, yoga, swimming, or whatever is available (my profile picture was taken after sea kayaking)!

I'm a pretty low key person that just enjoys learning and hearing people's stories. I like to try local beers/wines, see local sights, art and hole in the wall restaurants/cafes. Food is life! Everywhere is better with a host, but I'm also totally cool wandering on my own and would have no expectations of my host.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am often on the go with all my freelance projects, and don't need much except a clean, peaceful place to lay my head. I love my work because it allows me to meet new people all the time, and I love making memories.

Interests

• writing
• working out
• music
• jazz
• freelancing
• composing

Music, Movies, and Books

I love the album John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, the book The Secret Life of Bees, and the movies A Beautiful Mind, Munich and Pulp Fiction.

I've recently been checking out more music and books by local Montrealers.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Graduated on a full scholarship from Berklee (my dream school), surfed at Rincon in Carpinteria (a big deal for a Canadian kid), produced and scored a short documentary in 10 days, met Clint Eastwood and Quincy Jones in the same night!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Writing, cooking, French, music composition, bass playing

Learn: Your story, anything from older writers/artists, working out together

Share: Music, book and podcast recommendations, food, my time, you on the guest list of local shows!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help cook, learning French, learning about music, invite you to any shows I am playing locally - or just lend an ear!
I absolutely intend to leave any space as clean, or cleaner, than I found it - and to treat a home with respect and care.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Dominican Republic, Germany, Malta, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States