Legacy Blog Posts

  • 75th Birthday Compilation

    75th Birthday Compilation

    Introduction Music has always been one of the most successful parts of my life since my childhood. This is a compilation of my musical accomplishments as a performer and educator between 1956 – 2001. This compilation was originally presented to my family and friends during my 75th birthday celebration. It begins with my earliest percussion…

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  • Legendary Hands Flipbook

    Legendary Hands Flipbook

    Learning from a Legend Read the Legendary Hands Flipbook from Master Percussionist and Educator Jack Bell online. Jack gives advice and tips on learning rhythm, becoming a professional musician, handling the business side of it all, and getting help when you need it. Additional Resources Want to learn more about percussion, rhythm, or the music…

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  • Interview with Georgia PAS

    Interview with Georgia PAS

    We have an extra special interview with Georgia “royalty”! He was the Principal Percussionist for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and director of Percussion at Georgia State University for over 30 years and now teaches from an amazing home studio: Mr. Jack Bell! Check out some amazing stories and get a fresh dose of information in…

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Autobiography

Posts About My Life and My Adventures

  • New Life as a University Student

    This  story is important to me because it shows the power of negotiation and persistence. I was told the university was “closed out” for this semester. After hearing that I went to the university and showed the students working in both the admissions office and the registrars office – the response email I had received from the…

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  • Picture This

    A Life in Pictures A gallery presenting my life in photos, from my childhood to present day.

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  • Jack Bell’s Retirement Roast

    The first I ever heard of Jack Bell was when my brother said, … “you’ve gotta hear this little guy, Jack, play snare drum!” Well, little did I know that just a few years later I would have the distinct honor of working with him for all these years! You know, I watch Jack all…

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