"The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." -Marcel Proust

“Don’t worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one.” –Miles Davis

I am an elementary school teacher, private Suzuki strings instructor (violin, cello, double bass) and a professional freelance musician. I regularly run beside the canal close to my house, dance salsa at least once a week and enjoy reading biographies (currently reading Miles Davis' autobiography). I am enrolled in a French language program for the summer, I am almost fluent. If you are passionate about the arts and adventurous by nature then I am sure we will get along very well!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to see life in Montreal through the eyes of a foreigner, meet people who are curious and desire experiencing new adventures! I would like to connect with fun and interesting people from across the world and explore new places as well.

Interests

• bachata
• running
• meditation
• music
• classical music
• jazz
• travel
• travelling
• adventure
• health
• jogging
• bass
• love
• french
• nutrition
• physiotherapy
• tehran
• double bass
• french language
• bach
• salsa dance
• visualization

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies/ shows: Documentaries, GOT, Breaking Bad, The Wire, Cobra Kai
Books: biographies, novels, anything to improve my French!
Music: very eclectic.. classical, rock/pop, jazz.. everything good!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was taking a break from music one summer I went to Tijuana, Mexico to perform with a semi-pro salsa troupe from Alma Latina. Their level was absolutely amazing and it pushed me beyond my comfort zone :-P

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn: French, Spanish, new cultures, new perspectives!
I can teach: Music (multi-instruments), Salsa dancing, how to get around in Montreal :-)

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Mexico, Scotland, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada