Connecting Through Music – Albert Cyprys Stays Active in the Community

When he is not out on his skateboard or at work, Albert Cyprys is most often found somewhere musical. Music is a highly important part of Albert Cyprys’ life, and he spends as much time as possible either making or listening to music. He has been playing instruments since he was a small child. Albert Cyprys firmly believes that his music education helped to grow him into the person he is today. Because of music, he has an appreciation for beauty, a commitment to hard work and practice, and a thorough understanding of the powers of music to bring people together.

Although it is not uncommon to find Albert Cyprys at a record store perusing the selection, it is more likely you will find him playing out on the street or in a friend’s house. Albert Cyprys loves to jam with his friends. He loves the connection he feels when making music with another person, or people. Through music, he and his friends are able to share stories and grow closer as they learn to read each other and create harmony.

That being said, some of Albert Cyprys’ favorite music memories involve perfect strangers. There have been several occasions when he was playing in a public space just for fun, and a stranger will approach him. Sometimes, they just want to talk. However, on other occasions, they have asked Albert Cyprys if they could play with him. To Albert Cyprys, this is what music is all about – finding others, and finding the points of connection between you.

Albert Cyprys Explores New York by Skateboard

Albert Cyprys’ skateboard has taken him all over the city. Since he made the committed effort to give up most public transportation (not to mention his own car), Albert Cyprys has been using his skateboard as his primary method of transportation. By sticking to the sidewalks, Albert Cyprys has learned more about his city than he ever could have while sitting in a bus or the back of a taxicab.

First, Albert Cyprys learned that he is not alone. There is a thriving, vibrant community of New Yorkers who get around by alternative methods of transportation. Albert Cyprys loves the feeling of connecting with others throughout the day as they pass by each other.

Second, Albert Cyprys has discovered the majority of his favorite haunts around New York because he skated past them. This is something that never would have happened inside a vehicle or on the subway. Albert Cyprys’ favorite pizza joint lies through an alleyway he tried as a shortcut once. His favorite record store lives in a neighborhood he stumbled across when one of his board’s wheels broke and he needed a repair fast. And Albert Cyprys cannot find himself the fifteen or so blocks away from his home without stopping for a coffee at a café that’s the best-kept secret in New York.

Of course, when the weather gets too horrible, Albert Cyprys will cave and hop on a bus, or take the subway the three miles to work. But by and large, he much prefers to explore the open air on his board, and see what he will stumble across next.