SMILEY
SINGH
Board-certified behavior analyst by day.
World-touring percussionist by night.
✦ Percussionist ✦ Fusion Artist ✦ Mental Health Advocate ✦ Disability Awareness ✦
More Than
Music
Smiley Singh is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst specializing in Autism therapy by day and a world-touring multi-percussionist musician by night. Drawing from his unique, eclectic background, Smiley creates voices for populations who often go unheard.
A graduate of one of only five Grammy Signature Schools in the United States at the time, Smiley is a formally trained orchestral percussionist with expertise in over 30 instruments. His rhythmic foundation spans diverse musical traditions, from Trinidad and Tobago to Ghana, Punjab, and West Africa.
Smiley holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science with a minor in Music Performance and a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling, concentrating in Special Education.
From festival stages to private events across the United States and international venues, Smiley Singh continues to push boundaries — using rhythm, advocacy, and authenticity to inspire, educate, and create lasting impact.
Clinical
Director
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Smiley serves as a Clinical Director overseeing interventions and programs for over 100 families while leading a team of 45+ clinicians and therapists. Over the past decade in the autism therapy space, he has worked across multiple levels of care — beginning as a therapist and steadily advancing toward board certification and executive leadership.
Driven by both professional expertise and personal experience, Smiley’s path into the field was shaped by witnessing discrimination at a young age. That perspective continues to fuel his commitment to advocating for individuals who are often overlooked or misunderstood.
Using his background in educational psychology and disability studies, Smiley works to expand access to care and challenge stigma — particularly within the South Asian community, where autism is still widely considered a taboo subject. Through community outreach, education, and mentorship, he is actively helping families feel seen, supported, and empowered to seek the services their children deserve.
World-Touring
Percussionist
A formally trained orchestral percussionist with expertise in over 30 instruments, Smiley has spent over a decade touring globally with some of the most prominent South Asian artists in the industry — performing for sold-out audiences and large-scale productions worldwide.
With more than 15 years of experience in the event and wedding space, Smiley brings a highly personalized approach to every performance. From intimate, bespoke celebrations to full-scale concert productions, he curates immersive musical experiences tailored to each client — ensuring that no two events are ever the same.
His versatility as a multi-percussionist and creative director has earned him recording credits at respected studios like Treehouse Recording Studios and The Jam Lab in Chicago, along with features on major media platforms including Complex and an appearance on Season 2 of Love Is Blind.
Blending technical mastery with cultural depth and modern energy, Smiley continues to redefine what live percussion can look and feel like — creating moments that resonate far beyond the stage.
#Have You
Smiled Today?
The #HaveYouSmiledToday movement was born during a deeply personal period of mental health challenges. Despite a life filled with opportunity and privilege, Smiley found himself navigating struggles that are often invisible and unspoken. That realization sparked a deeper question: if this is how he felt with access and support, how might others be feeling without those same resources?
What began as a simple question evolved into a growing platform rooted in perspective and connection — a reminder that even in difficult moments, there is always something, however small, worth holding onto.
Within the South Asian diaspora, conversations around mental health have long carried stigma — particularly for men, where emotional expression is often minimized or dismissed. Through #HaveYouSmiledToday, Smiley is working to challenge that narrative by creating space for honest dialogue, vulnerability, and healing.
Using his voice, platform, and lived experience, he continues to show up as a positive change agent — spreading awareness, encouraging connection, and reminding others that even on the hardest days, they are not alone.
Follow The MovementNotable Tours
Performed as the live drummer for the US promotional tour starring one of the highest-grossing and most globally influential Punjabi artists. Six major US cities, sold-out capacity crowds, 12-piece live band. As the drumset player, Smiley anchored the rhythmic foundation of the show, contributing to a high-profile international production that reflected both the scale of Dosanjh’s global impact.
Selected as the touring drummer for Mickey Singh’s North American tour — performing drumset across six cities to capacity audiences, supporting one of the leading voices in Urban Desi and Indo-Western pop. The role required delivering a tight, contemporary live drum approach that seamlessly integrated programmed elements, R&B, hip-hop, and Punjabi rhythmic influences.
Served as the touring drummer across multiple cities in the UK, the United States, and India — bringing The PropheC’s genre-blending Punjabi, R&B, hip-hop, and pop sound to life on international stages. These tours reinforced The PropheC’s international presence and cultural impact, showcasing the growing influence of South Asian artists in mainstream and global music markets.
Studio Projects
2016
Performed live drums and percussion on “Laughing and Crying” and “Still I Stand.” Recorded at The Jam Lab in Chicago by Colin Peterik (son of Jim Peterik, founding member of Survivor).
2016
Performed live drums and percussion on “And It Grows.” Recorded at The Jam Lab, mixed and mastered by Barrett Guzaldo. Features an ensemble supporting Ashe’s alternative country, folk, and Americana songwriting.
2019
Performed live drums and percussion on this EP by Chicago-based indie rock collective Giant City. Features tracks “Photorealistic Love” and “Prozac” — alt-indie and rock with dynamic rhythmic foundation.
As Seen & Heard
Stages Shared
Brands Partnered
Ready To Smile?
Whether you’re planning a wedding, a corporate event, or a world tour — Smiley is ready to make your moment unforgettable.
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