I grew up in a quiet town in Michigan(it's the state in the middle of the country that looks like a mitten! Everyone uses their right hand when they talk about where in Michigan they're from hehe.) My parents are the first of their generation to move to the U.S., and I grew up with yearly travels to visit family in China.
I'm a classically trained pianist and commit all of my life to practicing and learning more about music. I don't think I'm really competitive with other pianists but I am very driven by what I want to do. I'm a graduate student at a conservatory in Manhattan but like exploring art museums, going to concerts of all shapes and sorts, watching independent (and unintentionally hilarious mainstream) movies), lectures, poetry readings, and being overwhelmed by the city. I've been experimenting with creating an environment for an audience who wants to challenge the conventional setting of a concert hall by making the performance more informative and approachable.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love reading, and miss nature and would love to go hiking, rock climbing, and having absolute silence.