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Peter is a composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles.
He has studied musicianship from many cultural perspectives, including orchestration, piano, drums, classical guitar, jazz, West African drum, Gamelan, acoustics, and other subjects. Peter places an emphasis on listening during the collaborative process and is not afraid of trying different approaches.
In his craft, he is an explorer, seeking to find cohesion between visual art and the audial landscape he creates. As a collaborator, Peter enjoys learning about the techniques and perspectives of other creatives.
Skills
Experience Level
Composition
Expert
Logic Pro
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
Language
Education
Emerging Composers Program at Ghetto Film School
June 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Immersive composing discourse with Gil Talmi and Andrew Gross of Konsonant Music, with sponsorship from Bleeding Fingers Music, and Sony Music. Studied topics such as composition, orchestration, conducting, music technology, recording, mixing, music business, and spotting sessions. Scored the short film Stronger, shot in Iceland, featured a live string quintet and was recorded at Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Productions and premiered at the Culver Theater.
Film Scoring Postgraduate Program with Honors at UCLA Extension
June 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Studied composition, advanced orchestration, arranging, conducting, music technology, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Sibelius, recording, editing, mixing, orchestral mock-up, film music aesthetics, film music history, music business. Recorded cues at various studios including Sonic Fuel, East West, and The Village. Created materials for session preparation and conducted numerous sessions. First-hand experience with soloists and ensembles of various instrumentation including woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings. Culminating project included scoring a 6 minute documentary excerpt.
BFA Contemporary Music Cum Laude at College of Santa Fe
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2009Studied music theory, ear training, harmony, voice leading, species counterpoint, orchestration, composition, conducting, music history, musical aesthetics, acoustics, music technology, recording, editing, mixing. Studied and performed various musical idioms; jazz ensemble, Indonesian Gamelan, West-African drum, North-Indian classical, electro-acoustic music, Celtic music, and chorus. Immersion in jazz guitar, classical guitar, classical piano, bass, drum kit culminating in juried recitals.
Qualifications
Film Scoring
June 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Film Scoring Certificate from UCLA Extension
Contemporary Music
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2009BFA Contemporary Music from College of Santa Fe
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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