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DJ Spotlight of the Week - Jonah Pearl


He has built his own name within the name of Split Second Sound to earn his spot in our Elite Series as one of the most requested MC/DJs in our company. Jonah Pearl is his name and once you see him in action, he is impossible to forget!

Jonah started his music career when he answered a Craigslist ad from Split Second Sound in 2009. SSS was looking for a party motivator and with Jonah’s smile and personality, we knew he was perfect for the job from the beginning! After six months working as a party motivator, Vinny asked Jonah if he was interested in being trained to be a DJ. Jonah was all for that idea and began training right away. Jonah was with Split Second Sound for a year and a half before he was promoted to Lead DJ status and he’s been breaking records with us ever since. “My favorite part of my job? I have found a way to make a living by celebrating with people.... What’s not to love?!”, Jonah says.

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Jonah credits his success with SSS to always doing his best and applying the Golden Rule. “By treating my fellow DJs how I would like to be treated, a mutual respect can be built. By interacting with fellow vendors, how I would prefer to be interacted with, we all find a groove that allows everyone to work within their comfort zones, hopefully promoting maximum efficiency. Finally, by treating my client’s special day with as much care and thoughtfulness as I would prefer they would give my event if the roles were reversed allows me to fully immerse myself into the experience,” Jonah says. Jonah’s constant referrals and positive reviews make us proud that he is in our Elite Series.

Jonah always knows the music he plays and puts conscious thought into each and every song by paying attention to the vibe. As a Lead DJ, Jonah knows how important it is to have the ability to read the crowd. He is known to get out from behind the booth and dance with the crowd if the mood calls for it! We love this about Jonah, after all, not all DJs dance! ;) He ensures that each couple has a unique experience by meeting with them before their event to ask questions to really get to know the bride and groom off paper.

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Jonah described his A-Team of vendors to work with as “adept, adaptable, and attentive”. He knows the importance of always hiring professionals to do the job for your big day! Jonah enjoys working with vendors that are adaptable because, as he says, “It’s about the bride and groom. Team work makes the dream work - Let's work together to make it the least stressful, most fun day we possibly can for them.” Lastly, Jonah knows it is important to work with vendors that are attentive and able to pick up on nuances that enable them to bring more to an event than someone else could.

We asked Jonah how he would define hard work, he said, “Hard work is really any kind of work that is not easy to the person doing the work. Something could be hard work due to the necessary amount of physical labor needed to put into it, or the amount of thought needed to solve an equation. I'm sure building Hoover Dam was hard work, yet could we not say that it was also hard work for Einstein to figure out the theory of relativity? Perhaps hard work could be defined as anything that you invest yourself into greatly.” Jonah’s Lead DJ status definitely proves that he is a hard worker and true to his words.

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You have already learned all about how Jonah is as a DJ, but have we mentioned what an impact he has on our brand?! Jonah does all the new hire orientations and initial workshops for SSS. After the interview process with our owner & managers, potential new hires work directly with Jonah to learn about not only our equipment, but also what it means to be a representative of our company, our expectations, and our guidelines. We trust Jonah’s input and opinion tremendously as he has never let us down.

Jonah loves to keep up with a little friendly competition and keeps an eye on who has the most requests within SSS. At the end of the day, he feels as if he is only competing with himself though. He says, “I just want to continue having a blast with all of these incredible people who choose to have me as a part of their vendor team”. He enjoys being a part of SSS, a team that encourages growth towards Split Second Sound becoming a nationally known brand.

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Now that you know how much Jonah brings to the Split Second Sound Family, let’s learn some fun facts about one our Elite DJs!

Pepsi or Coke?
Neither, if I have to have a soda, I will take a Ginger Ale.

Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate or vanilla what? If we're talkin' ice cream, I'll have vanilla, but the syrup will definitely be chocolate.

Mountains or Beach?
Preferably the beach – There is just something about hearing the waves of the ocean.

Cook or Eat Out?
Until I become a better cook, or meet someone who enjoys cooking, I have to say eat out.

Burgers or Hot Dogs?
Burgers.

What is your personal favorite genre of music? Favorite artist(s)? Why?
As a DJ, I cannot really say I have a favorite genre, or a favorite artist. However, I will say I do appreciate artists who make music to tell a worthwhile story or some kind of message that humanity can learn from.

If you were to win the lottery tomorrow, what is the first thing you would buy?
The first thing I would buy after winning the lottery would be something refreshing to drink once I woke up from fainting. My first BIG purchase would be a new house and new car for my mom though. Then I would get myself a house, and my brother a house.... wait, how much did I win?

What’s your favorite 90s jam?
I don't break this one out at events, but I enjoy Cherub Rock by the Smashing Pumpkins.

What’s your favorite 80s jam?
Don't You Forget About Me – Simple Minds.

Favorite TV show?
The Office

Favorite movie?
Jurassic Park

Favorite restaurant?

I'm a sucker for Chipotle. Hahahaha.

What would your pet say about you if he/she could talk?
I love you too.

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