I play the erhu, which is a two sting knee fiddle from China. I started around the year 2000. Ironically enough I don't play much Chinese music. Most of what I play is Turkish, Arabic, Balkan, and Central Asian music. I used to try to be a multi-instrumentalist, but decided that I wanted to get really good at something. Don't really know why I chose the erhu. I would like to get decent on the clarinet and play early swing music. Currently i am working with a group of guys in a Middle Eastern ensemble with a bit of a modern twist. We're called Deli Kanli. I also am interested in illustration and children's books. I am currently working on a portfolio in hopes of getting art jobs, and I'm also studying in the graduate illustration program at the Academy of Art. In terms of other interests I am interested in martial arts. I also love to play pool, though I am not very good.
