Ciarla said his interest in music was self-motivated. My parents never forced me to do anything. In Europe, Ciarla studied violin at the European Community's Music School of Saluzzo and received the Diploma di Violina, a prestigious award that required years of dedication on his part. Ciarla's 1996 move from Europe to the University of Indiana allowed him to further his jazz studies and receive his master's degree in violin performance. The move also enabled him to see the differences between the two continents.
People come to the concerts and they know jazz players.
They know classical music. He added that there is a decisive split between the age groups of his audiences in each location. Nothing against them, it is wonderful, but we are the young generation. In Italy and Europe, the young generations are more into sophisticated music. Ciarla made his way to Tucson on the advice of his sister, and has since found a niche in the Old Pueblo where he can compose his work.