I currently teach voice and percussion to 8-11 year olds. I also have taught band instruments (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba), drumline instruments, orchestra instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass), and rock band instruments (guitar, piano, drum set). That being said, primarily I am a trumpet player.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It seems fitting for someone like me who likes road trips and building relationships.

Interests

I love playing music, yoga, dancing, sight seeing, and hitting the beach/mountians with my boards (surf/skate/snowboard). I don't drink and don't smoke, but I have plenty of friends who do.

• dancing
• dining
• yoga
• drinking
• music
• guitar
• piano
• violin
• trumpet
• snowboarding
• road trips
• sightseeing
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: salsa, reggae, rock, jazz, bachata, hip hop.
Movies: Scandal, Jiro Loves Sushi, and that Steve Jobs dramatization.
Books: Eats, Shoots, and Leaves.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got my minor in Spanish in Cuba (spent 4 months) and then went back about 7 times to do research on a composer for my Master's Thesis.

Teach, Learn, Share

Share music, beach, night life, food.
Learn about other cultures.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Proximity to Hollywood, Venice Beach, Downtown LA, Santa Monica, and Culver City, Union Station, and LAX (airport).

My couch, my kitchen, my vehicle, and my smile. The inside of my house is alcohol friendly, but smoke free. (I have a porch for smoking.)

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Dominican Republic, France, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States