Bill was born in New York City to a family of musicians. His dad Charles, was a Trumpet virtuoso who studied with William Vacchiano at Julliard – whose students included Miles Davis and Wynton Marsalis. Charles performed in New York City for many years before becoming an Educator. His Mother Marilyn, was a gifted Pianist. Music was a daily constant in the household. Bill began playing the piano at age 5 and added the drums at age 14. Bill has been playing the drums professionally since the age of 16.

Bill majored in music at William Paterson University. He studied with many notable drummers, including: Sonny Igoe, Ed Soph, Jim Chapin, Freddy Waits and was a protege of the great Joe Morello. Bill was one of the youngest recipients of a grant for Jazz Performance from the National Endowment of the Arts.

Over the years, Bill has performed in many settings with Concert bands, Big bands, Percussion Ensembles, Experimental Chamber Groups, Jazz and Pop groups.

Some of the artists he has performed or recorded with are:
Bob Berg, Angela Bofill, Thomas Chapin, Kermit Driscoll, Dave Douglas, Ellery Eskelin, Bill Frisell, Jerome Harris, Michael Jackson, Vic Juris, Steve LaSpina, NJ Percussion Ensemble, NY Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, Ned Rothenberg, Mikel Rouse's Broken Consort, Harvie S, The Shirelles, Tirez Tirez, Jimmy & Jerry Vivino.

Bill is a Canopus Drums Endorser.

Bill also enjoys making furniture and taking photographs.

You can visit those websites here: Oley Valley WoodWorks ‍ ‍TesarPhotos