Tollak works as a percussion instructor and private teacher throughout San Diego county. He teaches marching percussion, drum set, and specializes in mallet percussion. He currently works with Carlsbad, El Camino, Grossmont, Oceanside, and Vista high schools. Past instructional experience includes WGI World Class ensemble Dark Sky Percussion as well as DCI Open Class ensemble Gold Drum and Bugle Corps.

Tollak has had a variety of front ensemble and marching experience.  He has performed with Esperanza Drum & Bugle Corps (2003 DCI Division 2 Champion) and the inaugural season of the Esperanza Winter Percussion Ensemble (2004 WGI World Class Finalist). Tollak also performed and served as section leader with the San Diego State University Marching Aztecs Drumline.