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 while studying composition with Brian Buch at the Berklee College of Music. He is currently pursuing an Master of Music degree at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK, under the supervision of Raymond Yiu and Adam Gorb. He is an active member of the American and International Musicological Societies, and is also an avid traveler, foodie, runner, and weightlifter.