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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, Spanish; learning German, Italian
  • 32, Female
  • Member since 2015
  • Voice Teacher
  • Bachelor in Music- Vocal Performance
  • From TX, USA
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About Me

I am from a small town south of Houston with a sense of adventure. I am a recent college graduate in vocal performance from Texas Tech University. I love to sing and I love music of all kinds. I aspire to be a professional opera singer. Right now I keep myself busy working as a private voice lesson teacher while I prepare to audition for graduate schools to continue my vocal studies. I am the oldest sibling of 6 and I am part of the first generation of Americans in my Mexican family. I am an imperfect human being who has been redeemed by Jesus Christ.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to travel more and see more of the world. I like trying new things and meeting new people. I would also like to couchsurf while I travel to do some graduate school auditions and possibly other vocal auditions in the future.

Interests

I love music, running, biking, hiking, and reading. I am a coffee FAN. Baking is my favorite. Movie watching is one of my favorite past times.

  • singing
  • performing arts
  • coffee
  • baking
  • running
  • technology
  • reading
  • traveling
  • music
  • opera
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • teaching
  • languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: opera, jazz, mariachi, Christian contemporary and indie rock, alternative rock, pop, and more...

Movies: I love romantic comedies and action movies. You can also never go wrong with a classic from the 50's and 60's as well as a good musical.

Books: I enjoy reading things that challenge my mind and encourage my heart. I also fiction most.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I flew to Austria on my own for the first time when I was 20 years old for a 6-week opera training program in Graz. It was amazing!

Teach, Learn, Share

I have only just started teaching and I love it. I am a fast learner and I hope to always learn things.
I grew up speaking Spanish at home with my Mexican family and still speak Spanish to my grandparents who don't speak any English. This being said, I think I can teach some useful and basic Spanish! :)
I love learning languages and I am working on Italian and German. I am open to learning all others also!
I can share my story, my passion for music and I would also love to help people understand more about the music world in terms of opera.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Germany, Italy

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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