Partners & Employers
Hire our musicians
Jazz Hands For Autism musicians are performers, composers, songwriters, teachers, engineers, and music-business professionals. When you hire one, you get exceptional talent, and you create a paid opportunity for a neurodivergent artist.
Performance
Live music, DJ sets, session and band work for events of any size.
Teaching
Private lessons, classroom and group instruction across instruments.
Composition & Songwriting
Original songs, scores, and arrangements, with optional recording.
Music Technology
Live sound, studio engineering, and audio post-production.
Music Business
Artist management, promotion, data/finance, and operations support.
2025 rate sheet
Services & rates
All figures below are minimum rates per artist. Pick a category to see details.
Live Performances
Min call: 30 min or less| Per artist | DJ | Solo Musician | Band Member* | Session Musician |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum hourly wage | $170 | $150 | $130 | $170 |
| Minimum performance fee | $85 | $75 | $65 | $85 |
* Band-member rate is per member. Travel costs apply for engagements beyond 20 miles of Los Angeles. Production expenses (PA, lighting, operators) are billed in addition.
Music Teaching
Min call: 30 min or less| Per teacher | Private Lesson (1:1) | Group (2+), 4 weeks or less | Group (2+), 5+ weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum hourly wage | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Minimum fee | $25 | $25 | $20 |
Requests not listed here can be arranged, never below these minimums.
Songwriting & Composition
| Service | Rate | Revisions |
|---|---|---|
| Write an entire new song or piece under 4 minutes | $200 | $40 |
| New song / composition per minute (4 minutes or over) | $50 / min | $40 |
| New arrangement, per minute | $40 / min | $40 |
| Recording with live performers (add-on) | $200 | $100 |
| License an already-completed work | $50 | — |
Arrangements of copyrighted works require the hirer to cover licensing fees.
Music Technology
| Per engineer | Live Sound | Studio | Audio Post-Production | Equipment Transport / Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum hourly wage | $25 | $25 | $25 | $50 |
| Minimum fee | $40 | $40 | $40 | $50 |
The transport/setup fee applies when the hirer needs the engineer to provide their own A/V equipment.
Music Business
| Artist Management | Promotion | Data / Finances | Operations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | $50 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Flat project rate | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 |
Hourly suits ongoing or open-ended work. The flat rate suits a defined deliverable and timeframe.
Good to know
- These are minimum rates. Artists may set higher rates based on skill, reputation, or artistry.
- A 20% recruitment & placement fee goes to Jazz Hands For Autism on every booking (e.g., a 30 minute or less performance is $90 total: $75 to the musician + $15 to JHFA).
- Travel costs apply for engagements beyond 20 miles of Los Angeles. Production expenses are billed separately.
- Discounts may be available for partner organizations and community events (parks, family parties, senior communities, hospices).
How it works
Booking is simple
Tell us what you need
Fill out the booking form with your event, dates, and the kind of talent you're after.
We match you
We pair you with the right Jazz Hands musician or team for the job.
Confirm the details
We finalize scope, rates, and logistics in a simple agreement.
Enjoy the music
Your booking directly funds a neurodivergent artist's career.
Ready to book?
Tell us about your event or project and we'll match you with the right musician.