I am a visual artist and musician from Guadalajara, Jalisco. México.

I studied a Bachelor Degree in Industrial Design and decided to specialize in social innovation. In 2019 I founded BAUJAL, Bureaux de Artistas Unidos de Jalisco. A strategic design studio intended to bring the creative industry of Guadalajara closer together, and to establish the true values of Jalisco's art culture.

My biggest passion is MUSIC, I pretty much love anything to do with it. I am a musician myself, I love to JAM, and I usually travel with at least one instrument. I play the bass, the guitar, piano and I am learning how to sing and write music. I enjoy spending time with nature, I use most of my traveling time doing hikings, camping, visiting viewpoints, rock climbing, doing long walks in parks, I like to visit mountains, volcanoes, lakes and rivers, special natural reserves or even the most hidden spots.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am looking to meet new people as well as new places. I am in love with new things and I am always looking to discover. You can only fully understand something when you make a real connection.

I also want to share anything I can about my México and Américalatina, such as food culture, mezcal recommendations, Huapango/Mariachi or any regional music resources.

Interests

Last but not least, I enjoy taking pictures and creating stories with them. I use all kinds of analog methods such as 35mm and instant photography. I would love to have you in my life story and I can't thank you enough for having me in yours.

Gracias!

• arts
• graphic design
• street art
• photography
• film making
• music festivals
• movies
• music
• art history
• photo
• nature
• film photography
• musica
• museums
• nature walks
• 35mm

Music, Movies, and Books

Soda Stereo, Gustavo Cerati, Fela Kuti, Joao Gilberto, Pink Floyd, Ray Coyote, The Cure, Jorge Ben Jor, Radiohead, Mercedes Sosa, Coldplay, Tim Maia, Arcade Fire, Sun Ra, Jungle, Kase.O, Sérgio Mendes

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

You can check out my work here:

www.robynvaldez.com

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach either English or Spanish, I am fluent in both. I can teach basic musical notes and technique in piano or guitar. I would love to learn how to play other instruments.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My mother's cooking skills, perfect mood playlists, interesting pictures and inspiring conversations.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Italy, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Chile, France, Guatemala, Mexico, United States