Amy Zheng
Amy is an avid volunteer and dedicated leader in the music community, starting her work with Notelove as both an instructor and director in 2020. Her various experiences as a violinist — serving as Co-Concertmaster of California Youth Symphony’s Senior Orchestra, playing in California All-State ensembles every year since 2019, and placing in the 2022 US International Open Music Competition, 2023 Music International Grand Prix, and 2020 Pacific Musical Society Competition — inspire her work at Notelove in making music education accessible to all. As a committed member of her school’s music community too, Amy served as concertmaster of the Monta Vista Chamber Orchestra and Co-President of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Amy is a passionate plant mom, Earth enthusiast, and cafe-hopper, and currently attends Stanford University.
Avery Chen
Avery Chen is a passionate community servant and leader. In her four years at Notelove as Executive Director, Notelove grew from one neighborhood to span the entire US. She also spent two summers volunteering for the California Native Garden Foundation as a Data Analysis Intern, providing findings crucial to their grant applications. In high school, she was an active flutist in various ensembles, playing as principal flute in Homestead High School’s Wind Ensemble I and symphony orchestra, the California Youth Symphony Senior Orchestra, as well as participating in the Santa Clara County Honor Band, California All State Honor Band, and Honor Band of America. Additionally, she served as Woodwind Captain in Homeatead’s award-winning marching band. All of these musical experiences have inspired Avery to serve through Notelove, so it can continue to spread the joys of music to students across the country. Currently, Avery is a sophomore at UC Berkeley studying computer science and cognitive science.
Jane Park
Jane is a senior at UC Berkeley studying mathematics. She has been working with Notelove since its start in September 2018. She started as Notelove’s secretary and a ukulele and guitar instructor, then worked as Executive Director from 2018-2020. In her free time, Jane bikes, tutors math, paints, produces music, and volunteers with cats.
Linda Chang
Linda was previously the co-executive director of Notelove as well as the piano instructor. Linda began her journey with clarinet in fifth grade and currently studies privately with Ms. Ginger Kroft. She was a member of the California Youth Symphony Senior Orchestra, in addition to playing principal in Homestead's top Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. She also led Homestead on the field as a marching band drum major. She has been playing piano since the age of 6, and enjoys research, volunteering in her community, and spending time with friends and family.
