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Spin the Spectrum is a non profit organization that is dedicated to the Active inclusion of Autistic/Neurodivergent individuals in society through instructional and vocational programs in DJ Education and Music Production.
Our DJ classes are fully individualized, designed to meet each student where they are and help them grow based on their own experience, interests, and personal goals. Whether someone is brand new to DJing or already experimenting with mixing at home, we adjust our approach to match their needs. Using Serato and a variety of professional Pioneer DJ controllers, students learn beatmatching, cueing, transitions, and more…all at their own pace.
For those who are interested, we offer opportunities to perform at live events and community showcases. Every class is student-led, neurodiversity-affirming, and built around relationship-based teaching. DJ classes are taught by internationally acclaimed DJ educator Jay *Clipp and Ms. Courtney, a certified speech-language pathologist. Together, they create an inclusive and engaging environment where every student can connect, communicate, and shine through music.
Our production classes are fully individualized and tailored to each student’s level of experience, sensory profile, and creative goals. Whether a student is interested in beat-making, full track production, sampling, or song structure, we meet them where they are. We use professional-grade tools like the MPC Live II and, for beginners, accessible PO devices from Teenage Engineering to introduce core concepts in a fun, manageable way.
Production classes maintain a 2:1 teacher-to-student ratio, providing focused support and responsive instruction. Classes are led by multi–Grammy award–winning producer JahBorn and Ms. Courtney, a certified speech-language pathologist who supports communication and accessibility throughout the learning process. Every session is designed to help students build real skills while expressing themselves in powerful and personal ways.
We host single-day and weekend workshops across the Dallas-Fort Worth area at libraries, recreation centers, and both public and private schools. Participants can choose a DJ workshop, a production workshop, or a combination of both. Every workshop is inclusive, hands-on, and designed to meet the sensory, communication, and learning needs of all students.
All equipment is provided, and each session is led by our full teaching team: Jay *Clipp (Director of DJ educator), JahBorn (Director of Production), and Ms. Courtney (certified speech-language pathologist). DJ workshops are taught by Jay *Clipp and Ms. Courtney. Production workshops are taught by JahBorn and Ms. Courtney. Each instructor brings deep expertise and a neurodiversity-affirming approach that ensures every student feels empowered, connected, and seen.
We offer customized travel workshops for schools, organizations, and communities outside the DFW area. Participants can choose a DJ workshop, a production workshop, or a mix of both, depending on their group’s interests. We typically require a minimum of seven participants, though in special cases we can accommodate groups as small as five.
Each workshop is led by our complete teaching team: Jay *Clipp teaches all DJ sessions alongside Ms. Courtney, a certified speech-language pathologist, while JahBorn leads production sessions with Ms. Courtney supporting communication and accessibility. We provide all the equipment, and every workshop is individualized to support a wide range of learning and sensory profiles. Optional virtual follow-up sessions are available as an add-on. If you’re interested in extending the experience, let us know, additional fees may apply depending on your group’s needs and schedule.
Spin the Spectrum is dedicated to the advancement of Autistic/Neurodivergent Inclusion, Advocacy and Allyship in both Society and the Scientific Community.
Spin the Spectrum supports the Active Inclusion of Autistic/Neurodivergent individuals in the following ways:
From time to time, Spin the Spectrum receives requests from individuals and organizations asking if one of our neurodivergent DJs or music producers might be available to perform or contribute to a project for free. Sometimes this is framed as a chance for “experience.” Other times it’s simply assumed that because the artist is disabled, compensation isn’t necessary.
Let us be clear: Spin the Spectrum is a nonprofit dedicated to serving neurodivergent individuals, not serving them up as unpaid entertainment. Our mission is rooted in inclusion, equity, and access, and that includes financial inclusion.
The DJs and producers in our program are trained by top professionals. If one of our DJs is booked, they’ve received instruction from international headliner Jay Clipp, a master DJ with decades of experience. If one of our producers is involved in your project, they’ve trained under multi Grammy award winning producer JahBorn. These are skilled creatives, many of whom are actively pursuing professional careers. To ask them to work for free simply because they’re disabled is not only disrespectful, it’s deeply tone deaf.
If you’re seeking a favor from an artist, then do what you would do with any other artist: get to know them, build a relationship, and ask them personally. You would never call a professional DJ agency and expect them to donate their services. Don’t treat a disability centered nonprofit as if that’s our role. We’re not here to help you avoid the work of building actual connections with disabled people. We’re here to empower them with skills, access, and yes, paid opportunities.
Now, there is one caveat. If you are a disability led organization with a true financial need, we invite you to reach out. Supporting our community is what we’re here for. Send us an email and we’ll do our best to work with you.
But if you’re a neurotypical led organization struggling with this boundary, welcome to what it feels like to navigate a world that wasn’t built with your needs in mind. That frustration you’re feeling? That’s a glimpse into the daily experience of being disabled in a neurotypical world. And if that discomfort pushes you to think differently, good. That’s what inclusion actually looks like.
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We provide Inclusive DJ Education camps & classes aimed at teaching marketable skills to increase opportunities for employment and inclusion in neurotypical society.
We provide Inclusive Music Production camps & classes aimed at teaching marketable skills to increase opportunities for employment and inclusion in neurotypical society.
We provide equipment rental, management and booking services for Autistic/Neurodivergent individuals trained in DJ Education and/or music production looking to gain employment.
We work with the scientific community to study the effects of our programs in order promote the de-pathologizing of autistic individuals.
Jay*Clipp is known for rocking events big & small while educating his audience. His personal philosophy is “Educational Entertainment”.
Clipp has an impressive roster of clients in music, fashion, sports, media, and of course the nightlife. Clients include Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, Dave Chappelle, LeBron James & LaDainian Tomlinson just to mention a few. He travels around the world spinning for record labels, designers, networks, television, and more. Clipp has distributed over 20,000 mixtapes and still continues to release them under his company Point Blank Entertainment.
Currently, Clipp resides in Dallas, Texas, promoting several partner companies including the worldwide Team 9th Wonder/True School Corporation, and Point Blank Entertainment. He produces a variety of mixes, which has garnered the group a strong international brand of followers. He founded the Keep Spinning DJ Academy in Dallas, educating those who want to learn the art of the DJ.
In 2022, he cofounded Spin the Spectrum Foundation, a non profit dedicated to the active inclusion of Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals by providing inclusive DJ classes for kids and adults of ALL abilities!
JahBorn is a multi–Grammy award–winning producer known for his work with Erykah Badu and for shaping the sound of modern hip-hop and soul. As Director of Production and a board member at Spin the Spectrum, he brings a deep understanding of music creation and a commitment to making production accessible to autistic and neurodivergent artists.
At Spin the Spectrum, JahBorn leads music production workshops that are tailored to the strengths and needs of each student. His sessions incorporate adaptive tools and sensory-informed strategies to create a supportive, creative environment where students can explore beat-making, arrangement, and sound design at their own pace.
With a focus on inclusion, self-expression, and real-world skill-building, JahBorn plays a key role in ensuring that Spin the Spectrum’s production program reflects both professional excellence and a neurodiversity-affirming approach.
