ABOUT US

Most people don't know that 1 in 36 Americans (and up to 3% of the world's population) are the autism spectrum


Most people also don't know that over 85% of individuals on the autism spectrum are unemployed or underemployed.


But, this is why Jazz Hands For Autism exists: we are here to break stigmas, to empower neurodivergent creatives and to create pathways to inclusion through expression, education and employment in the entertainment industry and beyond

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200

Gigs Found (and counting)

200+

Students Served (through programs and partnerships)

900

Hours of Classes & Training Offered (and counting)

$50,000+

Earned by JHFA Musicians

Jazz Hands Concert Series

Do you play an instrument? Are you passionate about performing? Come share your talents on our stage in front of a supportive audience. The Jazz Hands Concert Series is our twice-a-year festival event where musicians on the autism spectrum (and other diagnoses) of all ages, all genres and all skill levels come to our stage to share their talents in front of a supportive and diverse audience

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Jazz Hands Jam Session

The Jazz Hands Jam Sessions take place at our Educational Studio in Culver City. At Jam Session, our musicians work together on vocal and instrumental pieces. The musicians fine tune their performance pieces in readiness for paid gigs and concerts. It’s also a great way to make new friends, enhance musicality, and personal awareness. Additionally the sessions build confidence and encourage collaboration--all traits which are essential in fostering a strong sense of self, particularly for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Jazz Hands Musicians Academy

The Jazz Hands Musicians Academy is comprehensive music education & vocational program provides that provides group & individualized social, professional and musical training tailored to help musicians on the autism spectrum (age 18+) gain access to quality music education and succeed in music related jobs.

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Jazz Hands Jobs

Through the Jazz Hands Jobs Program, Jazz Hands For Autism offers music-related job and internship scouting and placement to current and past students of the Jazz Hands Musicians Academy. Placements include internships/ mentorships/ apprenticeships, studio session opportunities, on stage performance gigs, teaching positions, track and composition placements, audio and sound tech positions, and more. For more information, visit the JAZZ HANDS JOBS page.



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Jazz Hands Junior Academy

The Jazz Hands Junior Academy is a renewable 12 week private music lesson program is designed for school-aged individuals on the autism spectrum (ages 8-17). Lessons are individualized and taught In-home , In-studio, or via zoom by Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) trained music teachers.

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MEET THE MUSICIANS

Exceptional Sounds by Exceptional People 
Man singing and playing a keyboard in a dimly lit setting.
Young man smiles, holding a saxophone, leaning against a brick wall.
Black and white photo of a person with an afro singing into a microphone, wearing glasses and a collared shirt.
Black and white photo of a person with glasses and a floral crown singing into a microphone, arm raised, on stage. A drummer is in the background.
Man playing guitar, side view, focused expression, in dim setting.
Man playing piano, facing left, in dim lighting. Black and white photo.
Man with beard speaking into microphone. Wearing a suit jacket over a collared shirt.
Woman singing into a microphone, wearing a patterned shirt. Indoors, black and white.
Man with glasses holding a bass guitar, black and white photo.
Man in blazer, holding it open. He’s in a room with studio soundproofing and an amp.
Black and white photo of a man playing an electric guitar. He's wearing glasses and a t-shirt, in a music studio setting.
Man in hoodie with guitar, making a fist, near a drum set. Black and white.
Woman with sunglasses, long hair, holding and playing a white electric guitar against a textured wall.
DJ with headphones, laptop, and turntable. Black and white photo, indoors, performing.
Man in tuxedo, black hat, bow tie, indoors, smiling.
Woman smiling, facing the camera, against a backdrop of leafy green foliage.
Man smiling at a table with turntables in a room with a window and art on the wall.
Man in a dark sweater, squatting, holding a paper, looking at the camera, black and white.
Black and white photo of a man in a hat, glasses, jacket, and tie, gesturing with his hand, sitting.
Man with long hair plays upright bass next to an amplifier; music staff visible.
Young person with curly hair, drumsticks crossed, seated. Black graphic tee.
Woman with glasses smiles, holding a plant. Light-skinned, wearing a shirt. Bookshelf in background.
Woman with glasses holding microphone, smiling, in front of a speaker.
Man in blazer seated, holding guitar, wearing headphones, in recording studio.
Man with braided hair and sunglasses, arms crossed, looking off to the side. Black and white photo.
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Man playing keyboard and singing into a microphone, stage setting.
Smiling young man with saxophone, leaning against a brick wall. Wearing plaid shirt and black t-shirt.
Black and white photo of a person singing into a microphone; they have an afro, glasses, and open mouth.
Woman with flower crown singing into a microphone, arm raised, performing onstage with band.
Man playing guitar in black and white, focused expression, dim lighting, concert setting.
Man playing piano, side view, black and white. Microphone in front, dark background.
Man with a beard speaks into a microphone, wearing a suit jacket and open-collared shirt.
Woman with a microphone, singing; black and white image. Wearing patterned top, headband, and jewelry.
Black and white photo of a DJ wearing a cap, jacket with number 7, and glasses, using turntables.
Man in suit jacket and glasses standing in a studio with sound panels and an amp.
Black and white photo of a Black man playing an electric guitar in a studio. He wears glasses and a t-shirt.
Man in a hoodie holds a guitar, head tilted back, appearing to bite the neck. Studio setting, black and white.
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This organization is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture