Hello!

I am in my final term of a Bachelor of Music Piano Performance program at the Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta in Camrose, Alberta. I am a classically trained pianist, but have extensive interests in folk, pop, indie, and contemporary composition.

Overall, I am an outgoing, personable, empathetic, and kind guy. At home, I am very tidy, organized, and respectful to my surroundings. I expect the same from others!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am planning to visit Vancouver from April 15-28 as a graduation gift to myself. I have been a couple of times before, but I am looking to explore much more this time, hike, check out multiple islands, and go on as many adventures as possible during those two weeks.

That being said, I am on Couchsurfing to connect with Vancouver residents, make friends, and potentially find a place or two to stay during those two weeks.

Interests

Yoga (Kundalini, Yin, Vinyasa), Foreign film, performance (theatre, music, dance), hiking, biking, environmental preservation/stewardship, and gender studies.

• books
• performing arts
• dancing
• yoga
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• piano
• cycling
• hiking
• gender studies
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Neko Case, Wake Owl, Aidan Knight, We are the City, Rah Rah, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saens, Schoenberg, Debussy, Ravel, Beyonce.

Movies: Children of Men, Donnie Darko, Bridesmaids, Black Swan, and anything by Lars von Trier

Books: World Made by Hand, Oryx and Crake, The Road, A Short History of Progress, and anything by Foucault.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I recently gave the Alberta premiere of a work for speaking pianist entitled "The Garden" by Rodney Sharman. Additionally, this performance and the associated paper received a substantial award. As a result, this project is going to be published in an online academic journal called "Metamorphosis." I am incredibly grateful and amazed by this.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some piano, a few songs, and my knowledge of current environmental events and situations.

I am a very open individual and absorb information like a sponge. I am always willing to learn and travel into territories that I haven't considered.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My vast knowledge of music and piano performance, my voice, stories related to living in urban and rural Alberta settings, stories of travels and tours, and everything in between. I am an open book!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Hungary, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada