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New York, New York, United States
@ARWNYC2010
Member since 2010
CURRENT MISSION To travel, learn from others, enjoy nature - food - new people - new cultures ! ABOUT ME Pianist, musician, broadway musicals pianist / music director, accompanist, soloist with orchestra, loves to volunteer with numerous organizations, loves outdoors, hiking, working out / swimming, exploring and learning new things! More about me: http://www.aryo-wicaksono.com Or visit my facebook: http://www.facebook.com/aryowicaksonopiano I am funny, outgoing, love to learn new things, read books, like to eat. Hobbies: Reading, photography, cooking, traveling, practicing music / piano, composing a little bit on the side, MOVIES, etc. etc. Favorite Music: Classical, jazz, rock, ethnic music, world music, Broadway Musicals, etc. et Favorite Food: EVERYTHING -- sushi, salmon, Asian food, Mexican food, Russian food, Polish food, burgers, salads, healthy food, Indian food, etc. etc. PHILOSOPHY PAY IT FORWARD -- trying to help others as much as possible, anywhere, anytime, with any abilities and things you can possibly contribute. Somehow, good karma always gives back in this Universe
Interested in Adventure Sports
Fluent in English
Learning French
Pioneer Badge
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING I'd like to share different cultures, knowledge, friendship and networking through CouchSurfing. I want to travel, meet people, learn from others, and also host people when they are visiting my place (NYC) or my long-time resident town (Tucson, Arizona). Let's make this world a better place for everyone, with friendship and understanding! COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE I've stayed with friends (which I didn't connect through couchsurfing), in their couches or extra bedrooms / beds in Los Angeles, Phoenix, United Arab Emirates, St. Petersburg Russia, New York City, New Jersey, Minneapolis, San Angelo TX, etc.
Music, Movies, and Books
Classical music, jazz, pop, anything that is good and interesting. Composers: Bach, Mozart, Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff, Prokofev, Chopin, Liszt, Beethoven, Gershwin, Cole Porter, Mile Davis, Balakirev, etc. etc. Books: Hmmm.... lots... The Emperor's Children, Joy Luck Club, It Takes A Village, The Adventures of Cavalier and Klay, etc. etc. I have it all on my facebook profile if you want to see further: http://www.facebook.com/aryowicaksonopiano
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I don't know... I think when a student learns and feels motivated and have the "aha" moments.... that is a great reward for us teachers. Yes I do teach, music / arts / curriculum. But I think it's better for others to judge what kind of amazing things you've done in life.
Teach, Learn, Share
We can learn: 1. different cultures, habits, manners 2. be more considerate of others 3. be more helpful We can teach: 1. our culture / ways of living (the good ones) 2. special ways of cooking / saving / living 3. special recipes to cook food, special dishes 4. teach music to our hosts / share music 5. get more connections and friends..??
My Interests
Music, reading, FILMS / MOVIES, eating, cooking, traveling, photography, reading, poetry, writing (used to be a journalist / writer), computer stuff, almost everything! Drama, plays, Broadway Musicals, books, arts, cultures, museum visits, everything! And ..., also, I love to volunteer and donate my time and money for different organization. Organizations that I have been giving my money AND time / energy are: 1. Community Food Bank of Tucson - raised $ 4 K total 2. Los Angeles Philharmonic 3. Tucson Unified School District - Opening Minds through the Arts program 4. UNICEF Immunization World Peace Program - raised $ 3.5 K 5 Rotary Club International End Polio Campaign - raised $ 4 K 6. KUAT Radio TV Campaign / program 7. Tucson Meet Yourself Program
