Board-certified behavior analyst by day.
World-touring percussionist by night.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Through #HaveYouSmiledToday, Smiley is working to challenge that narrative by creating space for honest dialogue, vulnerability, and healing.
USA — Sardaarji Tour
Performed as the live drummer for Diljit Dosanjh’s sold-out U.S. Sardaarji promotional tour, starring one of the most influential and commercially successful Punjabi and South Asian artists of our generation. The tour spanned six major U.S. cities, featuring a 12-piece live band and capacity crowds. On drumset, Smiley helped drive the rhythmic foundation of a high-caliber live production on a major stage in South Asian music.
USA & Canada
Selected as the touring drummer for Mickey Singh’s North American tour, Smiley performed drumset across six cities in the United States and Canada 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, translating Singh’s polished studio productions into a powerful live setting.
UK · USA · India
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.
2016Eddie Ashe
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).
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2016At Treehouse Records
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.
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2019Giant City
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.
Listen on Bandcamp(opens in a new tab)Love Is Blind — Season 2
Viral Feature — Dhol x Dance
Signature School Graduate
Housefull 2 Digital Festival
Conference — NYC
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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