Our purpose is to spread music and joy to our community. Music is known to elevate mood, reduce stress, and stimulate memories, which are greatly beneficial to the mind. We want to positively change our community through the love of music, and hope to bring music to everyone.
The Founders
Jaslene Lai
Driven by a 12-year love for piano and a desire to serve the community through music, I aim to touch hearts, brighten lives, and inspire unity and kindness together with a passionate group of young musicians! I’m also a proud member of my high school’s wind ensemble and marching band, and am president of Music for Memory Club, a Piano Forte Youth Music chapter at my high school.
Piano, Clarinet, & Oboe
Burlingame High School, Class of 2026
Brown University, Class of 2030
2024 California All-State Ensemble (Symphony Orchestra) Piano
2025 California All-State Ensemble (Symphonic Band) Piano
2024-2025 County of San Mateo Youth Arts Fellow
President’s Volunteer Service Award (2021) – Bronze
President’s Volunteer Service Award (2022, 2023, and 2024) – Gold
I was recently featured in the article “Music for Memory: Student musicians perform at senior homes,” which was recognized as a Best of SNO story.
In addition to Piano Forte Youth Music, I am a founding board member of national, student-run nonprofit AAPI Youth Rising. Awareness against injustice towards minorities is very important to me, as a Taiwanese American, and I hope to celebrate my heritage and promote understanding of equality for my community through my experience and contributions. Visit here to learn more about my work with AAPI Youth Rising.
Ethan Yan
I love music, and I have been playing the piano since I was six years old, and recently started learning double bass. I am passionate about sharing my love and bringing music to the community.
Piano, Double Bass, & Alto Saxophone
Groton School, Class of 2027
2025 Massachusetts All-State (Orchestra) Double Bass
2024 Massachusetts Central District Orchestra Principal Double Bass
2024 Second Place, Elite International Music Competition, Piano
Invited to perform in a Winners Recital at Carnegie Hall
2024 Second Prize, Charleston Winter Music Competition, Piano
2023 First Place, Elite International Music Competition, Piano
Invited to perform in a Winners Recital at Carnegie Hall
2023 Second Prize, Best Schubert Performance Competition, Great Composers Competition Series
Past Performers and Members
ChiAnne C
Piano & Violin
Ethan L.
Viola
Kayla C.
Piano
Vivian C.
Piano
Liam C.
Alto Saxophone
Melody C.
Piano
Meghan L.
Flute
Claire S.
Piano
Chloe S.
Piano & Violin
Elaine T.
Violin & Piano
Shonna F.
Violin
Leia B.
Piano
Taku O.
Percussion
Haruka O.
Cello
Daisy B.
Piano
Nina W.
Flute
Anne C.
Violin
Mimi G.
Cello
Mitsuki M.
Trumpet & Clarinet
Alex K.
Baritone Saxophone
Evelyn H.
Bassoon & Alto Saxophone
Nolan S.
Violin
Oliver C.
Alto Saxophone
Sankar P.
Oboe
Haley W.
Piano
Nolan W.
Tuba & Trumpet
Emily Z.
Flute
Sophia G.
Violin
Jay K.
Trumpet
Deavon B.
Trombone
Emma S.
Clarinet
Dylan H.
Violin
Lucas G.
Piano
Ellie L.
Piano
Renee P.
Piano
Nori O.
Piano
Shua C.
Piano
Kayleb
Clarinet
Jonathan C.
Cello
Gabriel L.
Cello
Justin S.
Piano
Laurelin S.
Piano
Ryan K.
Clarinet
Laurelin S.
Piano
Hyman D.
Alto Saxophone & Tenor Saxophone
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