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Jackie Hooper
Founder & CEO, Sound Advice Entertainment

Jackie Hooper is the visionary founder of Sound Advice Entertainment, a company dedicated to helping clients and partners efficiently secure exceptional musical and non-musical talent for successful events. With over a decade of experience in artist management, she has booked nearly 20,000 gigs with her roster of talented performers. As a wo

rking musician, performing in an oldies duo and a polka band, Jackie brings a unique perspective to her role as an agent, earning her respect in the industry. Beyond her work with artists, she is an engaging speaker and advocate for living life to the fullest. Jackie is shaping the future of events through her innovative approach and unwavering support, one client at a time.

01/14/2025

Audience Feedback:

Jackie Hooper Danko is an inspiring and impactful speaker. Through candid storytelling, she shares the highs and lows of her professional and personal journey, making her message deeply relatable. Her use of powerful acronyms as a teaching tool provides practical guidance that every woman can apply to her own life. By breaking down each letter with clear examples, she encourages introspection and personal growth.

I walked away with valuable insights and actionable takeaways that I can implement in my career and personal life.

Natalie Wagner
Business Development Executive
The Motherhood

Today I was honored to be the guest speaker for “The Pittsburgh’s Womens Group”.  I especially enjoy the one-on-one conv...
01/09/2025

Today I was honored to be the guest speaker for “The Pittsburgh’s Womens Group”. I especially enjoy the one-on-one conversations from the people who come to me afterward. It is very rewarding. 🙂

If you are looking for a motivational and inspiring speaker for your event, please reach out to me.

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Wishing all my wonderful clients and my cherished talent a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  Feeling blessed, gratefu...
12/25/2024

Wishing all my wonderful clients and my cherished talent a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Feeling blessed, grateful, and thankful for having you in my life! 🙏💜🥂

The Monroeville Chamber's holiday shindig was a real scream! The white elephant game always brings the funny! I even got...
12/20/2024

The Monroeville Chamber's holiday shindig was a real scream! The white elephant game always brings the funny! I even got a great gift out of it! Love my girlfriends!

12/11/2024

🎸 Looking for the Perfect Band for Your Event? 🎸

We know how to bring the party to life at Sound Advice Entertainment! Whether you need a jazz band for an intimate dinner or a full rock band for a lively celebration, we have a variety of talented musicians ready to make your event unforgettable!

🎤 Weddings
🎉 Corporate Events
🎶 Private Parties
💃 Festivals and more!

Let us help you choose the perfect band for your event, and get ready to enjoy amazing live music that will have your guests dancing all night long!

📞 Call us at (724) 234-5450 to book your band today!

Joining Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the best best decision I made in 2024!  Bets Danko, an amazing moti...
12/05/2024

Joining Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the best best decision I made in 2024! Bets Danko, an amazing motivational speaker, and I enjoyed mingling with the movers and shakers of the Pittsburgh event industry at the holiday party last evening. Erin Okazaki was the wonderful host from Stage AE. The venue was dynamic, the food and drink uniquely presented, and all the beautiful people were engaging! Thank you to everyone for being so warm and welcoming!


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Since I am a yoga girl I decided to try learning Hindi.
12/02/2024

Since I am a yoga girl I decided to try learning Hindi.

12/01/2024

Client Testimonial:

I have worked with Jackie for over 8 years. She has helped me book some outstanding entertainers through her business Sound Advice Entertainment. Recently Jackie presented information at our local Life Options Pittsburgh meeting. The presentation was her personal life story. She spoke about her life, her business, and how she has become successful despite challenges. She spoke of hope, courage, and the power to believe in yourself and follow your dreams. I found the presentation to be extremely inspirational. She is an excellent motivational speaker and I highly recommend her presentation to anyone !!

Bonnie Caripolti
Juniper Senior Living at Forest Hills

Growing my company from the ground up and surpassing a decade in business this September has taught me many lessons.  I ...
11/30/2024

Growing my company from the ground up and surpassing a decade in business this September has taught me many lessons. I have started to share my story at conferences, corporate events, and other gatherings. Based on the reaction to my story, I would like to continue on this path. Here is a response from one of my audience members Lorry Perkins:

"I had the pleasure of hearing Jackie Hooper speak at a weekend retreat where she inspired the audience with her personal story regarding her transition to leave a difficult marriage and reinvent herself by first owning up to her current situation. Learning to trust her gut, Jackie navigated a challenging path, explored her God-given talents, and then carved out a career that eventually led her to create the successful business she oversees today.

Driven her whole life by faith, Jackie states that God has shown up in ways she could not have imagined, allowing her to manifest the desired future and live with an abundance of love and joy.

Jackie is an extraordinary speaker who captivates her audience with a powerful blend of charisma, authenticity, and expertise. Her presentations are well crafted, delivering insightful content with clarity and passion. She has a remarkable ability to connect with diverse audiences, making herself accessible and engaging.

Her story captivates, her energy inspires, and her practical takeaways leave a lasting impact. Whether addressing small groups or large conferences, she exudes confidence and professionalism, creating an unforgettable experience."

If you would like to consider having me speak to your group please reach out today!

Client Testimonial:Julia and I wanted to thank you for recommending and securing an awesome DJ for our wedding! He was f...
11/22/2024

Client Testimonial:

Julia and I wanted to thank you for recommending and securing an awesome DJ for our wedding! He was fantastic! We highly recommend him to anyone. Julia loved that he provided color lights, his final song of the night was the one she walked down the aisle to, and all of her cocktail hour requests were played.

11/15/2024

Call now if you would like your party guests to experience awe and surprise by getting their caricature drawn. It is a great momento of the evening! 724-234-5450



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Client Testimonial:I can't tell you how much I appreciate you jumping in and making this happen!  You are an incredible ...
11/12/2024

Client Testimonial:

I can't tell you how much I appreciate you jumping in and making this happen! You are an incredible partner and I am so glad to be working with you!

Megan Sherman
Internation City/County Management Association (ICMA)

I am so thankful to be a partner to ICMA in securing their entertainment for their Pittsburgh Conference thanks to the referral from Molly Evans at VisitPittsburgh. What a great time that was had by all! I feel very blessed!

11/08/2024

Client Testimonial

We Love Ron! He was so engaging to our Residents. He even played over his time because they enjoyed it so much. His playlist was amazing. It was all great sing-along songs. EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE!!!!

Jan Klein
Presbyterian Senior Care

11/07/2024

Client Testimonial:

I wanted to let you know that the Halloween entertainment was amazing. All four entertainers were great! There were a lot of Greats, but I just can't say enough. You always set me up to elevate our events!

Nash Zavarella
The Haven at North Hills

Learning about energy transfer in our region at a morning networking meeting.
10/18/2024

Learning about energy transfer in our region at a morning networking meeting.

An important and enjoyable part of my day includes attending meetings of networking groups that I have joined.  Being an...
10/10/2024

An important and enjoyable part of my day includes attending meetings of networking groups that I have joined. Being an entrepreneur of an entertainment booking agency can keep me in my office so getting out keeps me connected to others and abreast of people’s daily lives and their offerings/challenges/successes/events.




I'm participating in the Life Options Pittsburgh meeting today, connecting with community professionals dedicated to sen...
10/09/2024

I'm participating in the Life Options Pittsburgh meeting today, connecting with community professionals dedicated to senior support, an area I'm passionate about, particularly in sourcing exceptional entertainment for senior groups.

10/07/2024

Client Testimonial:

Jackie has been wonderful to work with. She is my number-one go-to when I need an artist in a pinch!

Mackenzie Vollant
Kennywood

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Pittsburgh, PA
15222

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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(724) 234-5450

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Jackie Hooper - Founder

Sound Advice Entertainment, LLC, a certified woman-owned business, has become the go-to booking agency for hotels, country clubs, retirement communities, resorts, amusement parks, weddings, proms, and festivals in the the Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding regions. Jackie Hooper and her staff will recommend and secure the perfect entertainment solution for your event. Acts of all musical and non-musical varieties are represented. These include background music, performance acts, solos, duos, trios, bands, big bands, ethnic entertainment, etc. Specialty acts such as magicians, caricature artists, speakers, pumpkin carvers, face painters, puppet shows, hand writing analysts, Elvis, Santa, Easter Bunny, inflatables, animal acts, and comedy acts are also available. Our relationship-oriented approach coupled with the ease of hiring great entertainment is a combination that will make you happy that you found Sound Advice Entertainment, LLC.