Jim M Bolding

I am the musician i am today because jim put up with me coming down to to store making noise.... im a pround jazz musician all because of men like jim encouraging me to keep playing... he will be missed... i hope to open the store back up in his honor one day

Jim was an amazing man and a great friend. I loved walking into Pro Music just to chat with him and Jim Little. We would talk about anything; music, movies, television, politics, anything under the sun. When Pro Music closed I lost touch with him. He will be missed but will live on in my memories as a great man and a truly wonderful human being.

I would like to give condolences to the family. I worked with Mr. Bolding at Security incorporated when I was in my 20s. I worked with him for several years until he left the company. He trained me and actually helped me a great deal. He also turned me on to the steak bagel at McDonalds with pepper and a milk. I had actually thought of trying to thank him recently but I was afraid to reach out due to years passing and I was young and at times I was not as respectful as I should have...

My first love...Rest in peace.

It's been so many years since I have seen Jim. He was our instructor when I was in drumline for the Moose back in the '80s. Lots of parades and our trip to New York. He was such a fun person to be with. Practice down in the basement of Pro he never gave up on me. Thanks for the great memories!

I was shocked to learn of Jim's passing this week. My condolences to Jim's family. I first met Jim in the early 1980's when he filled in as drummer in the band I was playing in at the time. Over the next 5 - 6 years, I got to know Jim well through the gigs and jam sessions we had. I remember going to his first music store late at night after the store closed for jam sessions and band rehearsals. Great times. Jim always made everyone feel welcome. Many will remember Jim for being a...

You will be missed. And Thank You for sharing your passion for music with me.

Jim always held a special place for me. He helped my brother buy me my 1st drumset.
Jim taught me how to rock & it changed my life forever!! It's remarkable to see how many people's lives he touched & how loved he was!

Teaching someone to play & appreciate music is a true gift!

Jim had the greatest/coolest handwriting I'd ever seen when writing my practice notes.
Any song I wanted to learn, Jim could hear it once, play it w/ his hands & knees, then write it...

He is among, if not the kindest, man I have ever known.