Hi! My name is Matt. Welcome to my profile :) I grew up in Palo Alto, California right by Stanford University. I have always had a passion for music and the arts. I even ended up studying music performance (as well as economics) in college. I travelled a good amount with my family as a kid, mostly to Western Europe. Since being on my own, I've been motivated to explore and travel to other parts of the world. I believe every destination, every place, offers deep and valuable experiences, knowledge and perspective.

I am a passionate eater, and have cooked professionally. I get very excited about trying locals dishes when I travel, and I think it can bring about very special connections with people. In addition to try local foods, I am particularly interested in hearing traditional music/performances and art/craft as well.

I am excited to connect with all different kinds of people and share genuine experiences, stories and conversation as I travel around the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe the best way to experience a place is to connect with locals! I aim to engage in positive conversation and forge new friendships.

Interests

• music
• jazz
• food

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all kinds of music, but am particularly interested in jazz, hip-hop, r&b, funk, soul, gospel, classical and opera. Some of my favorite artists are John Coltrane, J Dilla, Butcher Brown, Israel Houghton and JS Bach.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Played my saxophone for 1,000s of people

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach almost anything to do with music and saxophone! I am also a trained cook, and an expert in many world cuisines.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will have my mini saxophone with me ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, France, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States