About Us
Gunayan Kaur (R) and Mayal Kaur (L)
Our Journey
NOFH was founded in 2024 by two sisters, Gunayan and Mayal Kaur, whose musical journey was shaped by the support of their friends, family, and community. Along the way, they developed the values of community service, empathy, and discipline. Through sharing the beauty of violin music with others, the Kaur sisters have brought joy to those around them and hope to continue making a positive impact on the community.
Our Mission
The mission of the Notes of Happiness simply put is to spread joy and bring happiness to everyone one note at a time. The Kaur sisters believe that even a short musical performance can brighten someone’s day, bring people together, and create lasting memories. They hope to continue growing the organization and sharing the gift of music wherever they go. Through performances at senior living homes, childcare centers, veteran homes, and more, Notes of Happiness strives to create meaningful experiences for every audience, one note at a time.
Meet Our Team
Gunayan Kaur (Founder)
Harjinder Kaur (Director)
Mayal Kaur (Co-Founder)
Gunayan is a senior at BASIS Peoria High School with a passion for music and service. Music has been an integral part of her life from a young age. She has played the violin for over seven years and has developed a strong background in both Western and Indian classical music. Since the age of four, she has played the harmonium and annuall
Gunayan is a senior at BASIS Peoria High School with a passion for music and service. Music has been an integral part of her life from a young age. She has played the violin for over seven years and has developed a strong background in both Western and Indian classical music. Since the age of four, she has played the harmonium and annually sings shabads at her local Nishkam Seva Gurudwara, sharing the beauty of her culture’s music.
Throughout high school, Gunayan has served as Concertmaster of her school's orchestra, demonstrating both musical excellence and leadership. She has also participated in the Arizona Music Educators Association (AMEA) All-Regional Festival for three consecutive years. In addition, she has been a member of the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra for the past two years and has actively participated in her school's Tri-M Music Honor Society for three years. Her dedication to music is further reflected in her successful completion of the Level 10 ASTACAP Examination.
Furthermore, Gunayan has participated in Speech and Debate for over three years, earning numerous awards and distinctions. Through these experiences, she has developed strong skills in public speaking, collaboration, and leadership.
Driven by her passions, Gunayan founded Notes of Happiness to use music as a means of bringing comfort, inspiration, and joy to others. She aspires to continue sharing her love for music while making a positive impact in her community and beyond.
Mayal Kaur (Co-Founder)
Harjinder Kaur (Director)
Mayal Kaur (Co-Founder)
Mayal Kaur is a freshman at BASIS Peoria with a passion for music and community involvement. She has been playing the violin for over six years and has developed a strong foundation in both classical and Indian music traditions. In addition to violin, Mayal has studied the harmonium since the age of four and enjoys singing shabads at her
Mayal Kaur is a freshman at BASIS Peoria with a passion for music and community involvement. She has been playing the violin for over six years and has developed a strong foundation in both classical and Indian music traditions. In addition to violin, Mayal has studied the harmonium since the age of four and enjoys singing shabads at her local gurdwara, allowing her to connect with her cultural heritage through music.
Mayal has been an active member of the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra for the past two years and has demonstrated leadership as Concertmaster throughout middle school. She was also a part of the Middle School AMEA Festival Orchestra and has successfully completed ASTACAP Level 6, currently working toward Level 7. Through these experiences, she has strengthened her musical abilities while learning the value of dedication, teamwork, and using music to inspire and bring people together.
Beyond music, Mayal has been involved in Junior Tri-M throughout middle school, where she participated in service-based initiatives that combined leadership and the arts. She is also passionate about public speaking and communication, earning several awards in her school’s Speech and Debate club. As the co-founder of Notes of Happiness, Mayal is excited to contribute her creativity, leadership, and enthusiasm to meaningful projects that positively impact her community. She looks forward to using her experiences in music, service, and communication to help create welcoming environments, support others, and inspire meaningful connections through the arts.