Dr. Piascik started studying percussion with Stuart Miller and Joe Mekler. He then attended William Paterson University and completed his Doctorate of Musical Arts from the State University of New York at Stony Brook under the tutelage of Ray Des Roches. He is very proud to be an active member of the New Jersey Percussion Ensemble since 1984.
Besides performing new music, clinics, and workshops, Dr. Piascik has taught at many universities. Dr. Piascik is also proud of his private studio, AmusiK Studio (est. 1991) in which he is honored that his students are actively involved in music, both in performance and in education.
