I am a student at the University of Southern California studying Music Industry and Cello Performance. I just completed a three-week Maymester Program in Paris studying music and dance, and am planning to stay in the city or in France in general until the end of July.

Although this is my first time travelling outside of the U.S., I would consider myself a worldly person and am constantly reading books, watching films, and generally consuming culture in order to broaden my perspectives. I have worked as a journalist (NPR, National Geographic, KAWL, etc.) back when I was in high school and my first year of college before deciding I wanted to be a musician. I have worked briefly as a line cook/ prep cook at a high-end Spanish restaurant back in the Bay Area (Oakland). I love learning about other cultures and would be glad to share my own as well.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To travel and make expand my horizons.

Interests

• arts
• performing arts
• film making
• acting
• cooking
• music
• live music
• classical music
• art
• food
• film
• paris

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Films: Beasts of the Southern Wild, Moonlight, Hidden Figures
Favorite Music: Sufjan Stevens, Alicia Keys, Erykah Badu, Michael Jackson
Favorite Books: The Great Gatsby, Mao's Last Dancer, A Fine Balance, Jane Eyre

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Recorded cello for Max Schneider and Gnash

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Cello, Voice, Cooking, Writing
Learn: French (Anything really)
Share: Art, Music, Writing

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a cellist and singer, so if anyone wants lessons or a short performance I would be happy to comply. I am also happy to share my opinions about the world (I enjoy talking). I sketch a little, so I can show you my artwork as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

France

Countries I’ve Lived In

France