Get Involved
Whether you play an instrument, sing in the shower, or just love being around music, you belong here. As a Blue Heart Initiative Berkeley club, there are no auditions, no interviews, and no prerequisites to joining.
Who Can Join
- Performers: Got something you want to share? Bring your instrument and we'll help you find people to play with or build out a solo set. There's a brief screening to make sure our venue performances are a wonderful experience for everyone.
- Just for fun: Want to play for the joy of it? Come jam with us. No pressure to perform anywhere, just good music and good company.
You don't need an instrument to be a meaningful part of Heartstrings.
Help us document performances through photography, run our social media, cheer on performers, or simply show up and be part of a community that believes in music's power to heal.
Key Details
Every Friday · 6-8 PM · Room TBD (details via email soon!)
Meetings always free · $10 one-time fee unlocks Slack & performing
Need a dues waiver? Just reach out at heartstrings.berkeley@gmail.com. We'll make it work.
How Meetings Work
We kick things off with a quick check-in: upcoming events, how everyone is doing, and a piece of music-wellness research we've been excited about.
The heart of our meetings. Bring your instrument, form casual ensembles, and practice together for our performances, or just sit back and listen. Just jamming and just music.
Grab a few minutes with one of our exec members, a low-key chat to see how things are going. If you're thinking about performing, this is a great time to share your ideas and show us what you've been working on.