Jazza Biography: Wife, Gaming, YouTube, Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Children

 Josiah Alan Brooks, known as Jazza, is a talented Australian YouTuber, artist, and animator who inspires millions with his creative art tutorials and fun challenges.

Born in Victoria, Australia, he grew up with a love for drawing and storytelling, turning his passion into a thriving career.

From his early days animating on Newgrounds to building a huge YouTube following, Jazza’s journey shows his hard work and love for art.

Profile

• Full Name: Josiah Alan Brooks
• Stage Name: Jazza
• Born: April 20, 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Victoria, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Occupation: YouTuber, Artist, Animator, Author, Social Media Influencer
• Height: 183 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Brooks
• Siblings: Shad M. Brooks (older brother)
• Spouse: Kate Brooks
• Children: Two children (son and daughter)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million to $3.6 million

Early Life And Education

Josiah Alan Brooks was born on April 20, 1989, in Victoria, Australia. He grew up in a Christian family with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, and his older brother, Shad M. Brooks, who runs the YouTube channel Shadiversity.

His ethnicity is Australian. As a kid, Josiah loved drawing and creating stories, often spending hours sketching. His nickname “Jos” became “Jazza,” a name that stuck with him. He played percussion and sang in a school band, showing his creative side early on. His family supported his artistic dreams, which helped him build confidence to pursue a career in art.

Career

Josiah Brooks, known as Jazza, launched his YouTube channel on March 27, 2012, originally called Draw with Jazza. His first video, “Draw with Jazza – An Introduction,” shared his goal to teach art and share creative projects.

Before YouTube, he worked as an animator and game designer on Newgrounds, creating popular animations like The Tale Teller. His channel grew with tutorials, art challenges, and reviews of tools like 3D pens, earning over 6 million subscribers and 1.4 billion views by 2025. His most popular video, “EPIC 3D PEN ART CHALLENGE!” has over 11 million views.

Jazza changed his channel name to Jazza in 2019 to reflect his diverse content, including sculpting, virtual reality art, and vlogs. He runs other channels like Jazza Studios for vlogs and [INSERT ART] for art-focused content, plus Tabletop Time for tabletop gaming.

He authored Draw with Jazza – Creating Characters and sells merchandise through Jazza Studio, including art supplies and apparel. Collaborations with YouTubers like TheOdd1sOut and ZHC, plus brand deals with Nintendo, have boosted his fame. Jazza’s creativity and teaching style make him a leader in the online art community.

Awards & Nominations

• Reached 1 million subscribers on January 28, 2017.
• Reached 5 million subscribers on March 10, 2020.
• Reached 6 million subscribers on June 26, 2022.
• “EPIC 3D PEN ART CHALLENGE!” video gained over 11 million views (2017).

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @drawwithjazza
• TikTok handle: @insertartshow
• Facebook: Josiah.Jazza.Brooks
• YouTube channel: Jazza
• Twitch Channel: jazza

Personal Life

Josiah Brooks, 36, lives in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with his wife, Kate Brooks, known as “Mrs. Jazza” to fans. They have a son and a daughter, born in 2015 and 2018, with the son nicknamed “Mini Jazza.” His height is 183 cm. Josiah enjoys singing, playing percussion, and tabletop gaming, but has a fear of stickers and dislikes fingerpainting.

He nearly set his house on fire during video experiments, showing his bold approach to creativity. His brother Shad, a fellow YouTuber, is a close friend, and they share a love for storytelling. Jazza’s faith and family values guide his work, and he stays connected with fans through kind, engaging content.

Net Worth

Josiah Brooks’ net worth is estimated between $2 million and $3.6 million. His income comes from YouTube ad revenue, estimated at $100,000 to $1 million yearly, plus merchandise sales through Jazza Studio, including art kits and books.

Filmography

• Books: Draw with Jazza – Creating Characters (2016).
• YouTube Content: Art tutorials, animations, challenges, vlogs (2012–present).
• Notable Animation: The Tale Teller (9-minute animation on Newgrounds and YouTube).
• Notable Videos: “EPIC 3D PEN ART CHALLENGE!,” “ARTIST Vs. AUTODRAW!,” “$80 Vs. $0 Colored Pencils.”