Jan Pustjens, born October 31, 1946, completed his professional training at the Conservatory of Maastricht, from which he graduated cum laude. While still at school he was engaged by the Orchestra of Opera Forum in Enschede as Principal Percussionist and Timpanist.

After graduation in 1968 Jan assumed the post of Principal Percussionist in the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra in Amsterdam.

In 1974 he resigned in order to accept the same position in the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam.

In addition to his orchestral duties, Jan Pustjens taught and headed the internationally renowned percussion faculty at the Conservatory of Amsterdam.

Jan was also active in the European clinic circuit, and presented master classes and clinics throughout the percussion community for many years.

Last December the Dutch chapter of Percussive Arts Society, PASNL, honored Jan Pustjens with a personality awards. The renowned percussionist was awarded for "his exceptional work for Dutch percussion and its promotion at a global level, both as player and teacher." Jan was also recommended for the PAS international Hall Of Fame.