Our Team

Co-Founder and Advisor - Judy Liu

Co-Founder and Advisor - Anthony Wang

Hello! My name is Judy Liu and I am currently a sophomore at Stanford. I play the harp and was also the principal harpist for the California Youth Symphony. I have been playing at the Farmers Market since eighth grade. I feel that performing in front of people gives me the opportunity to really self-reflect and has helped me become a better musician. I hope to share this experience with other youth musicians, give back to the community which nurtures me, and bring classical music to everyday life!

Hi! My name is Anthony, and I'm a freshman at UChicago. I play piano and violin, and currently play in the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra. Performing in front of people is definitely a nerve-wracking experience at first, but it can feel extremely rewarding, and I want to bring this experience to other musicians as well, and to have fun together performing!

Co-President & Treasurer - Michelle Liu

Co-President & Head of Operations - Arielle Fam

Hello! My name is Michelle Liu, and I’m currently a sophomore at Basis Independent Silicon Valley. I play the violin, and am also a member of the California Youth Symphony. I used to struggle with liking music, but MYM has let me appreciate and enjoy what I can do as a musician. I believe that MYM can help inspire young musicians to continue learning and loving music.

Hi, I’m Arielle! I play both violin and piano, and I’m part of GSYO’s Symphony Orchestra. I’ll be graduating from Monta Vista High School in 2026, but until then I look forward to performing with everyone in MYM! I’ve had lot of opportunities to grow as a musician in terms of playing publicly and playing with others, and most of all it’s been a really fun and rewarding experience! I’ve always loved music, but MYM has helped me nurture that even more—I hope it can do the same for other young musicians too!

Vice President & Head of Marketing - Rebecca Lin

Hello! My name is Rebecca. I am a senior at Monta Vista High School and I can play the piano! Performing with MYM has been integral to my experience as a pianist, allowing me to connect with a musical community that empowers others through music. I hope youth musicians can join MYM and similarly find more of the inspiration music has to offer.

Our Members

Amie Wu - Guzheng (Chinese zither)

Joaquin Miller Middle School Class of 2023

Anirudh Margasahayam - Guitar

Basis Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2022

-played guitar for 6 years

- Quiz Bowl National Semi-Finalist

Anthony Wang - Violin and Piano

Monta Vista High School Class of 2023

- Chosen for Certificate of Merit Panel State Honors for piano

- Invited to perform at Carnegie Hall for an award in the American Protege competition

Brian Tan - Piano

Kings Academy Class of 2022

- 1st place in North California Young Talents Competition

- Marching band, class 1A Western Band Association from Kings Academy

Ashley Hua - Piano

Basis Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2023

Derrick Liu - Violin

Basis Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2023

Erica Liu - Violin

Monta Vista High School Class of 2023

- Concertmaster of 2021 National Youth Orchestra 2

- Concertmaster of California Youth Symphony, 2021-2023

Emily Wang - Voice

New York University Class of 2026

Basis Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2022

-Invited to perform at Carnegie Hall for Elite International Music Competition in 2020

- Founded and organized the Spotlight National Youth Music Competition in 2021 welcoming 80+ musicians worldwide

Ethan Zhu - Piano

Kennedy Middle School Class of 2021

Monta Vista High School Class of 2025

Jackie Li - Violin

MYM Logo Designer

University of Pennsylvania Class of 2025

Basis Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2021

- 1st place in the high school division for the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad National Art Competition

- Winner of 3 regional gold keys from the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition over the course of high school

Ethan Yu - Violin and Piano

University of Pennsylvania Class of 2026

Bellarmine High School Class of 2022

- Certificate of Merit Panel Finalist and State Honors

- United States Open Music Competition: Showcase Piano Solo and Outstanding Gold Medalist Award

Gloria Ma - Piano and Violin

Basis Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2025

Irene Wang - Flute

Basis Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2023

- 2nd place in USOMC Piano Showcase Intermediate

- 4th place team at Stanford Math Tournament

Michelle Liu - Violin

Basis Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2027

- California Youth Symphony 2023-present

- 3rd place for USIMC Young Artist Award

Amy Zheng - Violin

Monta Vista High School Class of 2024

- California Youth Symphony 2018-

- California All-State Ensembles 2019-2022

William Zhang - Violin

Monta Vista High School Class of 2024

- Violinist in the San Francisco Youth Symphony and National Youth Orcestra 2

Judy Liu - Harp

Stanford University Class of 2026

Basis Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2022

- American Harp Society National Competition 5th place

- Hong Kong International Harp Competition 4th place

Max Hu - Bass Guitar

San Jose State University Class of 2026

Monta Vista High School Class of 2022

- Has growing YouTube music channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lightfiend

Sarina Mayya - Cello

Basis Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2023

Vivian Long - Violin

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2023

- 1st place in 2022 International Open Music Competition

- 4th place in 2018 San Jose Youth Symphony Concert Orchestra Competition

Ethan Lan - Piano

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2027

Grace Liu - Piano

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Class of 2027

Justin Tien - Violin

Miller Class of 2025

Rebecca Lin - Piano

Monta Vista High School Class of 2025

-Piano CM Level 10

Adeline Fam - Flute

Monta Vista High School Class of 2028

-All-state ensemble of 2024

Tiffanie An - Voice, Violin, and Piano

Sacred Hearts Class of 2025

-I.A. Certificate of 2022

Past Team Members

Co-Vice President & Head of Communications - Erica Liu (2022-2023)

Co-Vice President & Head of Operations - Irene Wang (2022-2023)

Hi! My name is Erica and I'm a current freshman at UC Berkeley. I play the violin and I'm so excited to be part of MYM. Many years ago, I would always marvel at the Farmers Market performers and the music made shopping much more enjoyable. I think MYM is a great way to develop confidence and performance skills, while sharing music with the community.

Hi! My name is Irene Wang, and I'm a current Senior at Basis Independent Silicon Valley. I play the piano and flute and am currently an intern at the Fremont Youth Symphony. I love playing in an ensemble setting, and creating what I love with the people I love. MYM has given me the opportunity to share this passion for music and performing with friends from other schools and audiences at the farmers market.

Vice President Promoter - Emily Wang (2021-2022)

President - Amy Zheng

(2023-2024)

Hey everyone! I’m Emily Wang, a junior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. I’m an avid singer, and joined MYM in hopes of bringing young musicians the opportunity to be involved with art and performance again and to give back to the community that has helped me grow and develop my own passion.

Hi! My name is Amy and I'm a current senior at Monta Vista High School. From being anxious performing even in front of my friends to openly sharing my music with complete strangers, MYM has been an instrumental part of my experience as a violinist. Taking this step to join MYM was truly remarkable for me, and I hope that other young musicians can join me in transforming musical performance into something comforting and empowering.