I am a self-employed piano instructor and music educator.

I enjoy playing music; meeting new people and having meaningful conversations; listening to podcasts on psychology, entrepreneurship, and the human condition; traveling to new places; running, and indoor bouldering.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am fortunate to have been introduced to Couchsurfing through a friend with whom I traveled to Europe in 2018. Out of the 30 days we were there, we stayed 12 days with Couschsurfing hosts: We cooked meals together and they showed us around the city in which they lived. This is a special and incredible way to meet interesting people and to learn about a new place. It certainly allowed me to develop personal connections throughout my travels - ones which I can still recount today and will remember for a lifetime.

Interests

• yoga
• board games
• bouldering
• classical music
• jazz
• hiking
• teaching
• sustainability
• outdoors
• climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Classical Music: Chopin, Beethoven, Liszt, Debussy, Rachmaninoff
Other: Muse, U2, Bill Evans, Frank Sinatra, Anthony Strong, Busty and the Bass

Movies: Shawshank Redemption, Good Will Hunting, Schindler's List, Star Wars, Burn After Reading, Interstellar, Inglorious Basterds, Groundhog Day

Books: The Karamazov Brothers, Lolita, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Brave New World, 1984

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Performing a piano recital for my family, friends, and colleagues in 2018.

What I Can Share with Hosts

-Open mindedness
-A good ear for engaging conversation
-Friendly, easy-going nature
-Help with chores and preparing meals

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada