Power 105.1 is one of New York City’s most popular stations, with shows syndicated all over the country. Power 105.1 Production Engineer and on-air radio personality DJ Yonny was happy to come back to IAR, where he graduated years earlier, and give current students a seminar on Radio Production. The full classroom of students sat attentively as Yonny detailed his growth in the industry starting at a young age dreaming of being a radio DJ and then later working as a DJ and competing in local battles, spinning at clubs in his hometown of Philadelphia, as well as in Delaware and New York.

He decided to take the next step toward radio as a career and attended IAR. After graduating, he got a part-time internship at Power 105.1, and he stayed at the station as much as he could to meet people and develop relationships. He adopted an eager and driven attitude while trying to remain humble and professional. Yonny asked to shadow the station’s Production Director, and this relationship facilitated a job offer at the station in the Production department. When Yonny felt the time was right, he explained he was a DJ and wanted a show, and he was ecstatic to be given one which now airs live every Saturday night from Midnight to 2 am.

In the session with IAR students, Yonny built a promo spot for his show in ProTools, incorporating cool effects like flanges, echo, panning, and the ‘GOD voice.’ The night’s interactive seminar between a popular Radio DJ and IAR students was a great experience. DJ Yonny parted with the following advice: “This was a dream come true for me. Stay focused on everything you do and understand your craft. Pay attention and learn everything you’re taught because, at some point, you will absolutely need it.” For more information on DJ Yonny, visit thespot.power1051fm.com/djyonny1051.