FAQ

Q: Why don't you do more songs?

A: It takes hours to make each sequence just right and work with my display. So, another song could be another 10+ hours of work listing to the same song. I am targeting around a 20 minute show because most people won't stay for much longer than that and it is a reasonable amount of work for me. 

Q: Are the lights programmed automatically or is it all handmade?

A: The sequences are all made by hand. I could just buy premade ones online, but the show is far more personalized because I made the sequence myself. The only exception is that this year, the singing faces will be mostly auto sequenced. 

Q: Do your neighbors hate you?

A: Some have wished death upon me while others love the show and think I am the coolest person in the neighborhood. (not joking) 

Q: Do you help your parents do this? 

A: Not really, other than (some) of the money, and motivation. I do it all from sequencing the lights to setting them up and taking them down. 

Q: Do you do it at your own house?

A: Yes, and I don't exactly like showing off my address on the internet but I kind of have to if I want people to see my work in person. So, the address is available only when the show is active. 

Q: When I went to see the lights, all the windows were dark, are you ever home?

A: Most of the time I am home, but if you have questions or want to meet in person, please email jonah@jonahlights.com first.

Q: How much is this all worth?

A: I estimate that it costs around three to five thousand dollars for everything. This is an expensive hobby. 

Q: How much is your power bill?

A: The lights and controllers are much more expensive, but the bill does go up by around 40 to 50 dollars. Not too much in the grand scheme of things. 

Q: Where and how did you learn how to do this?

A: I saw a video of a show like this online when I was seven and said I could do that. So, in 6th grade I started planning a light show then the next year in 7th grade I pulled it off. It has grown every year so far. I am self-taught, there are plenty of tutorials and support groups online if you want to learn how to do this. 

Q: How many cars go by?

A: Not enough in my opinion, please come see it if you can.