I'm not your typical L.A. male. I don't aspire to be wealthy, famous or adored by the masses. I do enjoy living comfortably, but I'm far more concerned with deeds and ideas than possessions and money. I've always been passionate about what I do - making music, traveling and teaching kids - but I'm humble enough not to take myself too seriously. For all the highbrow intellectuality, I'm actually pretty silly at heart. That means that I'm OK with your dorky/goofy side, and you'd best be OK with mine. Life's too short not to have fun.

TURN-ONS: good manners, punctuality, dry wit, sensitivity, spontaneity, curiosity, good hygeine, fast cars, lateral acceleration

TURN-OFFS: tardiness, mendacity, irresponsibility, arrogance, snobbery, chattiness, rudeness, selfishness

QUIRKS: I love animals and might say hello to someone's pet, even in your presence.

A first date should be casual so that we can see if we click. A brief hike or a trip to a pub for a drink will usually do.