Jim Petercsak

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Oral History Information

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Job Title
Former President
Company Name
Percussive Arts Society

Jim Petercsak grew up in New York and recalls the days he visited the Henry Adler Music Shop, and how he became so passionate about drumming and music that he made it his career. Jim has inspired thousands of students through his music teaching career, as well as his role as a past president of the Percussive Arts Society. Over the years Jim has also written several books including one on the double bass drum with jazz legend, Louis Bellson.