Behind the Beats with Jerry Wonda | Newark News

Newark teens got a backstage pass to the music biz at the Platinum Sound Academy, a five-day crash course hosted by Jerry Wonda at his legendary studio. From beat-making to royalty mechanics, students explored every corner of the industry—complete with hands-on sessions and mentorship from a legend who’s worked with icons like Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson. One nervous guitarist, C.J. Solomon, got a confidence boost when Wonda personally pushed him to shine—earning cheers from classmates. It’s not just about performing—it’s about building real careers in music. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/703bb249fa74d488