The story behind this man of many talents is anything but typical.
The story behind this man of many talents is anything but typical.
In February of 2006, the now 31-year-old went back to college, only not as a student this time, but as a musician. He began a semester-long tour starting at the University of Florida and gradually working his way north, where he is currently playing at Cornell University. Cialdella’s work has a timeless quality that appeals to any audience, but his favorite group to perform for is college students. Why? “They have a passion for music in general,” he says.
For sure, Cialdella’s work contains lessons that no college course can teach you.
“As a grad student trying to figure out my own life, it is hard not to find that story and these lyrics about finding your path evocative and I feel inspired by his attitude,” said first-year law student Monica M. Castillo of American University’s Washington College of Law.
“I know how it feels to truly ‘chase a dream’ [in reference to one of Cialdella’s signature songs on the album] and Michael definitely captures that picture through his music,” added Thomas Anderson, a senior at the University of San Francisco.
The lessons inherent in Michael Cialdella’s music, and in his personal journey remind us to take time to value what matters, and remain true to yourself. His story is evidence that there is no “right” path to follow in order to achieve personal happiness.
Today, Michael Cialdella is still homeless, though less hungry, and lives with no regrets. He finished his self-titled album without compromising his artistic vision and personal integrity, and it shows.
“You can tell that Michael put his heart and soul into his music, and as a listener you can hear that,” said Kaitlin Tumulty, a sophomore at Elizabethtown College. “It makes me feel special, like he is telling me his secrets or something.”
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Jacqueline Marmo, iMPrint Writer
Jacqueline Marmo is a journalism major and speech communication minor at Ithaca College. She started as a writer for iMPrint in 2006 and became the first writer to incorporate audio elements into her story. Jacqueline is also a writer for the Ithaca College newspaper, The Ithacan. Being a musician herself and having done promotional work for a variety of major recording artists, Jacqueline particularly enjoys covering the music industry (and personalities within it).
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