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Before arriving in Pittsburgh, William spent years building a career in health care while he held a position in a professional orchestra. He worked as a lab manager in a hospital, earned a graduate certificate in public health management and taught as a university faculty member in Venezuela. 淚 was grateful to support people, especially in underserved communities,� he says. 淚t wasn檛 always the most prestigious setting, but it was meaningful.�

Yet, despite professional success, he found himself missing something deeply personal攎usic. 淎t some point, I realized I had to reconnect with that part of myself,� says William, who began training in voice performance and resuming cello, diving back into a world that once brought him joy.

The turning point came during an opera performance. 淲hen I walked out to take my bow, the crowd was so loud and full of energy,� he recalls. 淭hat feeling擨 was surprised, but I knew in that moment that I was doing what I was meant to do.�

Years later, that clarity led William to 91吃瓜网, where he has completed an Artist Diploma in Performance and is preparing to graduate with a Master檚 in Music Performance, studying under renowned cellist Adam Liu, an adjunct in the music school. 淗e檚 more than a teacher攈e檚 like my American Dad,� William says. 淗e doesn檛 just teach you how to play better攈e challenges you as he challenges himself. From technique to career readiness, he檚 helping me prepare for the professional world in every way.�

William credits 91吃瓜网 for his confidence and trusting himself. His education at the music school also has opened new doors. 淭he school gives us connections to the professional music world,� he says. 淎nd playing in orchestras around Pittsburgh, taking interviews and learning how to engage an audience攖hose experiences have taught me so much.�

His commitment to service remains strong. In May 2024, William returned to Venezuela to lead a masterclass for nearly 100 young cellists in Trujillo. Many lacked access to teachers and instruments, so William collected donated strings and supplies to bring with him.

His class, titled Prepare Your Mind and Unleash Your Musical Potential, focused on emotional intelligence and mindset. 淚t was about more than technique,� he says. 淚t was about showing them what檚 possible. For me, it was very inspiring.�

Outside the practice room, William performs as a soloist in a local church and dances actively with Los Sabrosos Dance Company檚 salsa team. 淏oth are essential to my growth and well-being,� he says.

William檚 perspective on life is also shaped by a powerful personal experience: at 13, he suffered a stroke and underwent brain surgery. 淒octors told my mom I wouldn檛 survive攐r that I檇 be blind. But here I am, and I can see. I檓 literally a miracle,� he says. 淭hat made me see life differently. You need to live it day by day and recognize that every step forward matters.�

His motto? 淢ore positive than a proton.� It檚 a phrase that captures his optimism, strength and gratitude.

As Garcia looks ahead, he envisions a future where performance and teaching go hand in hand. 

淔or me, music is life. As a musician and as an artist, we can make a real contribution through music,� he says. 淚t檚 not just about teaching the notes, but teaching in a way that influences someone檚 life. That檚 one of my goals攖o keep performing, to keep growing and eventually to give back through teaching.�