Hello! I'm a musician and writer from New York, originally from Salt Lake City. I'm trained as a classical pianist, and I work as a technician for Steinway pianos in Astoria, Queens. I also wrote and organize with Left Voice, an online magazine associated with the Izquierda Diario network of socialist publications.

I've hosted people from across the world when I lived in Harlem; temporarily unable to host due to my living situation, but hope to do it again one day!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have lots of fond memories of couchsurfing from before COVID, and I'm excited to meet people again as I return to bring able to travel!

Interests

• arts
• politics
• music
• food
• performance art
• biking
• outdoors
• queer
• socialism
• queer friendly
• food and drinks
• queer culture

Music, Movies, and Books

currently reading: 2666 by Roberto Bolaño, The Eye of the Master by Matteo Pasquinelli, The Beach Beneath the Street by Mackenzie Wark

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

lectured to the CGT in Barcelona about union organizing at Amazon in New York City!

Teach, Learn, Share

Anything about music, especially weird and unusual music! Very interested in different local customs of music-making, whether traditional or contemporary. I also love to learn about the local and regional political landscape, and learning about/ connecting with activist struggles happening wherever I am!

What I Can Share with Hosts

mostly good conversation! I know a lot about new york, about Mormonism, about leftist theory and history, and about obscure music ☺️. I'll also tune your piano, if you have one!

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States