Hallo! I'm a Canadian musician/artist living in Oslo since 2017! My art practice is very broad: I play guitar in a metal band, I do sound design for dance productions, I compose contemporary classical music, and I create digital visual art as well. I travel a lot for my work, but I'm rarely in a place for more than a few days, which often leaves me wishing I had more time to get to know the people of a city/country and how they live. When I'm not working behind my computer, performing on stage, or installing something in a gallery, I like to go out dancing, explore art/cultural events, or read a good book.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As I mentioned above, I travel often with my work, so I'm no stranger to the inside of a hotel room...but I enjoy travelling best when I can connect with locals. I'd much rather have dinner or go to a concert with someone than explore museums or historical buildings - when I travel I'm most interested in the living culture of a place. Couchsurfing is a nice way to connect!

Music, Movies, and Books

My music tastes are broad - at the moment I'm listening to a lot of hiphop and metal, but I also really enjoy jazz and classical music as well!

One of my favorite films is "Sorry To Bother You" by Boots Riley - it's weird and beautiful and I don't know any other film like it!

The last book I read was about the history of Live Coding, a culture of making music through writing and running computer programs in real time!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love telling stories, almost nearly as much as I like hearing them. I also like sharing art and music for those looking for recommendations! Heck, if you're really keen, I can throw in a guitar lesson as well!

As a guest, I'm very flexible and independent. I can give you the space you need but am also happy to share time together when it suits us both! I'm very tidy and clean up after myself - I have many years of experience in collective living environments and know how to share a space with others.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, China, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Denmark, Finland, India, Norway, Sweden