Peter grew up in Newton, MA, USA, where he first discovered his love for the arts through musical theater. He studied composition and vocal performance for two years at Bennington College before getting his BA in Literature & Philosophy from Lesley University. In 2025, he received an MMus with Distinction from King's College, London, and is currently pursuing an Master of Music degree at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. He is an active member of the American and International Musicological Societies, and has attended workshops/pursued coursework at Berklee College of Music, Harvard University, New England Conservatory, and the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center. Peter is also an avid traveler, foodie, runner, and weightlifter.