THE JAZZ HANDS JUNIOR ACADEMY

Individualized In-Home, In Studio and Virtual Music Lessons for Children on the Autism Spectrum

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The Jazz Hands Junior Academy is a 12-week program that provides person centered training that helps aspiring musicians improve their social and musical skills.

After getting to know you and your child, we will assist in scheduling weekly music lessons with a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Trained Instructor. We will periodically check in with you, your child, and the instructor to ensure we are supporting your musician's needs.

CURRICULUM

Our Junior Academy allows for children (aged 8-17) to work individually with trained music instructors. Our instructors design a personalized curriculum for each student based on their strengths and preferred style of learning. The continuous communication amongst instructors, students, and Jazz Hands staff ensures that students are receiving excellent music instruction throughout their time in the program. 

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for admission into the Jazz Hands Musicians Academy, you would have to meet our eligibility criteria:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders diagnoses
  • Age 8 through 17
  • Interested in music

REGISTER

Our Junior Academy is a music training program for school-aged individuals on the autism spectrum (ages 8-17). We offer 12 week sessions of individualized 1-on-1 (or group) music lessons either In-Home, In-Studio or via Zoom.

Our Junior Academy is a music training program for school-aged individuals on the autism spectrum (ages 8-17).
We offer 12 week sessions of one-on-one music lessons, either in-home or via Zoom.

Steps:

Step 1: Register Here

Step 2: Set up a virtual home visit with Junior Academy staff

Step 3: Rent or purchase instrument.  Partnership discount information here.

Step 4: Your child begins lessons with a RBT trained music instructor 

Payment Options
  • Pay in monthly installments (3 installments for 12 weeks of lessons)
  • Pay for all lessons upfront at the beginning of the session
Cost:

ZOOM LESSONS:

$37.50 for 30 minutes

$56.25 for 45 minutes

$75 for 60 minutes


IN PERSON LESSONS:

$42 for 30 minutes

$63 for 45 min

$84 for 60 minutes

Steps:
Step 1: Register Here
Step 2: Set up a brief meeting with Junior
Academy staff
Step 3: Rent or purchase instrument.
Partnership discount information here.
Step 4: Your child begins lessons with a RBT certified music instructor 
Payment Options
  • Pay in monthly installments (3 installments for 12 weeks of lessons)
  • Pay for all lessons upfront at the beginning of the session
Cost:
$37.50 for 30 minutes
$56.25 for 45 minutes
$75 for 60 minutes
 Questions about the Junior Academy?

MEET THE TEAM

INSTRUCTOR

Noah Donnelly
Piano & Guitar Instructor
Instructors
Noah Donelly
Piano & Guitar Instructor
Staff
Charlotte Harrington
Junior Academy
Supervisor Intern

 FAQs

  Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • What instruments do we offer?

     Currently, we offer piano and guitar training, and we are hoping to expand to other instruments in the future.

  • Is it possible for students to join Jazz Hands' Musician’s Academy after they complete the Junior Academy?

     While the J.A. is not a direct pathway to the Musician's Academy, students that are 18+ and have graduated high school are eligible to apply to the Musician's Academy.

  • Will lessons be virtual or in-person?

     Right now, lessons are taught virtually. We hope to transition to in-person lessons soon.

  • Will Regional Centers help with the cost of lessons?

     Yes, as of July 1, 2021, AB 136 was reinstated in California allowing Regional Centers to fund social recreational programs, like Jazz Hands for Autism’s Junior Academy. This means that your RC can fund your student’s lessons. To make this possible, we need to complete and submit a form (ISR form) to the RC with information about your child and the logistics of your child’s lessons. Please reach out to us at info@jazzhandsforautism.org about coordinating funding. 

  • Is it possible to switch from one lesson length to another (i.e. change from 30 minutes to 45 minutes)?

     Yes, it is. We ask that you stick to your initial lesson duration for a month as payment is often done in monthly installments. After 4 weeks or 1 monthly installment, you can change to a longer or shorter lesson time. 

  • What are you payment and cancellation policies?

     Click here to view our full payment and cancellation policies.