Hello! I'm a friendly and considerate man who loves to enjoy life and make real connections with others. I feel fortunate! I taught music for many years, founded a school for the arts, and now am focusing on becoming a better jazz musician. I sing at lots of venues, mostly in Saint Petersburg, Russia. I promise to be a considerate guest. Thanks a lot!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to travel. And it seems so much better when you visit a place and get to see it through the eyes of a local person. I like meeting new people, families, children, the whole gamut. Oh, I'm also here on Couchsurfing because it makes travel more affordable )).

Interests

I think the above mentioned interests cover a lot. I like reading good books, doing good things for people. Also, I'd say I'm pretty enthusiastic about life in general.

• cooking
• jazz
• basketball
• theatre

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Jazz (Bill Evans, Miles Davis, John Coltrane), Classic pop (Steely Dan, Boz Skaggs, Doobie Brothers, Beatles, Joni Mitchell), and Classical (Beethoven, Bach, Mahler)...and more!

Movies: The Godfather, It's a Wonderful Life, Witness for the Prosecution, Presumed Innocent, Fargo

Books: A Path with Heart, Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, Awaken the Giant Within, Brave New World

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I started my own school! It was an enormous project...and it worked out! It's still going strong, although I gave it away to my trusted friends to run it now. www.baay.org...it's actually 3 schools.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: how to sing and play piano, I know a lot of theatre games too..
Learn: who you are, what your place/vicinity has to offer, learn what I can offer to help with
Share: warmth, friendship

What I Can Share with Hosts

The best of myself...maybe cook, help with food costs...

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Russian Federation

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation