Our Team

Heartstrings was founded by two students — Carolyn P. and Greta — united by a belief that music has the power to heal. While we are currently a small executive board to ensure a focused launch, we are excited to expand our leadership team in the coming semesters as our community grows.

Carolyn Pyun

Founder & Co-President

Applied Mathematics

I've been playing violin for 9 years across various orchestras/ensembles, and I currently perform with the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra. My music taste is all over the place — I'll go from Tchaikovsky to Olivia Dean in a second. I also spent a semester in UC Berkeley's Jazz Ensemble, which was equal parts humbling and amazing. On the side, I dabble in guitar and have been known to commit karaoke (with more enthusiasm than skill). Performing in service settings has been a huge part of my life since middle school, and I founded Heartstrings because it was the club I wished existed at Berkeley — a chill space for musicians who love performing and want to give back to the community while doing it.

Why I'm passionate about music as wellness

I see music as an amazing, universal way to connect with people, regardless of their background. Throughout my life, music has played a significant role in my own wellness journey, and I am driven to share that transformative power with others. My goal for Heartstrings is to find and grow a community here at Cal that truly values the impact music can have on the human spirit.

Greta Chan

Founder & Co-President

Molecular & Cell Biology · Chinese Minor

I've been volunteering since my sophomore year of high school, working across the Bay Area in leadership roles—from organizing events and outreach, to supporting children and seniors through tutoring, health education, and community programs. Whether I'm planning initiatives from the ground up or coordinating on site, my goal has always been simple: to help people and the causes they care about.

Why I'm passionate about music as wellness

Alongside service, music has always been my constant. I'm a singer with experience in orchestra, violin, piano, and dance, and you'll almost always find me with headphones on. Heartstrings Club is my way of blending compassion, creativity, and connection—to give back, build community, and let music speak where words sometimes can't. 💛🎶

Carolyn Wang

External Vice President

Computer Science · Politics, Philosophy & Law Minor

hi! I'm Carolyn (the other one :D), and music has been a part of my entire life! I played piano for a decade (specializing in sight reading competitions), flute for six years (two in middle school band and four in hs youth symphony orchestra), and sung classical opera for two years! I'm currently taking vocal lessons in theatre, and am so excited to share music at Heartstrings and perform for the community on a regular basis! hmu if you like disney karaoke and fruit tea :)

Why I'm passionate about music as wellness

I'm passionate about music wellness bc it's been this consistent source of wellness in my life, and I believe everyone deserves that presence in their life!