Born and raised in Brooklyn.

Real name: Russ Mitkowski

1/4 Italian, 1/4 Polish, 1/2 Latvian Jew.

I am a Professor of Audio Production at a major institution on LA.

As a musician/producer, and I have written and recorded on records with the Weeknd, French Montana, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Action Bronson, ASAP Rocky, Smoke DZA, Max B, Curren$y, and many, more.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Family tradition of hosting travelers. Great way to make friends.

All you surfers have inspired me! I'm gonna take a trip around the world and visit you all someday! This whole experience is mounting up to an amazing network of friends around the world.

Music, Movies, and Books

Reggae, Classic Rock, Hip Hop, Coen Brothers, Wes Anderson, Guy Ritchie, Quentin Tarantino

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I played the drums at a reggae concert for 30k people IN Jamaica

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a gracious guest. Quiet, clean, respectful of house rules.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States