As an accomplished pianist and award-winning composer, Peter’s music has been featured on the Biography Channel, the Discovery Channel, PBS, The Learning Channel, MTV, corporate websites, educational software, interactive museum exhibits, and film. He has produced over 30 albums (several of his own music) and performed, arranged, and orchestrated many others. Peter was also the grand prize recipient of the 2001 Turner Classic Movies Young Composer’s Competition and nominated for Album of the Year by Whisperings Solo Piano Radio in 2014.
Peter has recorded 10 solo piano albums, including a classical piano album (Peaceful Classics) dedicated to his late mother and visual artist, Ruth Vantine, to help raise awareness and funding for Alzheimer’s research. From 2019-2021, he recorded the three-album piano solo series Notes of Comfort to provide contemplative music for relaxation and mediation, now available for free download for personal use on his website.
Peter arranged and orchestrated the music for two original musical dramas by playwright David MacAdam—Martin Luther: "The Hammer and the Door" and "Esther: For Such a Time as This." In 2021, Peter premiered his cantata for choir and “hybrid” orchestra, "Vita Aeterna," which was recorded entirely remotely during the COVID-19 global pandemic with over 100 musicians and vocalists from around the world.
Peter holds degrees in music from Berklee College of Music and Boston University. He has coached many musicians in the recording studio and at the piano, and served in church music roles from 1988-2018.
Lush, romantic instrumental version of the familiar patriotic hymn “America, the Beautiful” featuring full orchestral treatment. Brass fanfare introduction, flute and harp duet, orchestra builds to key change and exciting ending. Works well with patriotic visuals and voice overs. Instrumental, Americana, American Patriotic
Peaceful piano-based song with oboe and cello solo lines, evoking a sense of calm, relaxation, tranquility, returning home to a safe and welcoming place. Pastoral, neo-classical, reminiscent of the oboe in Ennio Moriconne's "Mission" theme. Works well with nature scenes, farming, sunrise, beach. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
Solo piano feature in the style of George Winston, Max Richter, Liz Story, David Nevue. Quiet sorrowful melody in Romantic / Neo-Classical style. Melancholy, peaceful, sad. Good for documentary, narration background, inspirational video, religious or humanitarian causes. Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
Medium tempo Pop groove instrumental with Latin flare, featuring Spanish guitar solo licks, stacked vocals (vocalese, no lyrics) and string effects. Muted trumpet on bridge. Sensual, romantic, passionate. Similar vibe to some tracks by Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglasias, Selena. Mixed Vocals, Latin, Latin Pop
Up tempo piano-driven energetic instrumental with strong bouncy eighth-note pulse throughout. Great for commercial, corporate, advertising, sitcom, film and television use. Rhythmic acoustic and electric guitars add to this tight rhythm section feature. Instrumental, Rock, Pop Rock
Inspirational, motivational, flowing pulse with calm atmospheric piano touches. Great background for documentary, voice over, church-related video, visual montage, or commercial/corporate use. Sets the mood for comfort, relaxation, warmth and peace. Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. New Age Electronic
Up tempo piano-driven energetic instrumental with dance synth textures. Great for commercial, corporate, industrial, radio, advertising, film and television use. Teen movie, Disney, family networks. Instrumental, Pop, Teen Pop
Up tempo pulsating atmospheric synth instrumental with piano. Strong eighth-note pulse throughout. Great for commercial, corporate, industrial, radio, advertising use. Rhythmic elements and synth textures provide sense of forward motion, thinking, pursuing goal. Instrumental, Corporate, Corp. New Age Electronic
Ethereal atmospheric introduction with horn solo sets the stage for an underwater exploration. The music then bursts into a joyful, soaring, energetic explosion of sound as the waters break and the creatures of the sea launch into the air! Similar to underscore for Nature, Nova, NatGeo, Discovery. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Opening brass fanfare turns quickly into vibrant orchestral treatment of this holiday classic carol, with hints of Prokofiev's "Troika". Bright, magical orchestration invoking the majesty and joy of the Christmas season. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch., George Frideric Handel
Solo piano version of classic Christmas carol in the style of George Winston, Jim Brickman, Fernando Ortega, David Lanz. Quiet pastoral bell-like introduction evolves into more driving, energetic treatment. Inspirational, driving, hopeful, minor, contemplative. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Driving orchestral pulse with mysterious yet playful undertones, enhancing active investigative pursuit with hope for a positive outcome. Works well with upbeat detective scene, family activity, scenes with horses in training, nature scenes, and documentaries on flight or industry. Instrumental, Dramatic, Playful Curious
Solo piano version of classic hymn in the style of George Winston, Jim Brickman, Fernando Ortega, Chris Rice. Inspirational, hopeful, flowing, folk, folksy, reflective, great for documentary or feature on Christian religion, anti-slavery, African-American issues, civil rights, Civil War, or church. Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
Laid back acoustic guitar driven Contemporary Country instrumental ballad background music. Features solo fiddle throughout characteristic of folk and bluegrass styles. Similar to Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Sugarland. Starts simple and builds with added instruments: percussion, synth, piano. Instrumental, Country, CCM
Solo piano version of classic hymn in the style of George Winston, Jim Brickman, Fernando Ortega, Chris Rice. Simple beginning with low pedal tones, building with more intensity and resolve. Inspirational, motivational, hopeful! Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
Solo piano version of classic hymn in the style of George Winston, Jim Brickman, Fernando Ortega, Chris Rice. Quiet pastoral beginning alternating between upper and lower register evolves into driving, romantic, sweeping modulation into final verse. Inspirational, driving, hopeful! Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
Medium tempo acoustic guitar driven positive and uplifting instrumental track with male "Ooh" vocals and strings. Great for commercial, corporate, radio, advertising use. Works well as background for narration, visual montage, rural or city setting. Happy, inviting, joyful! Male Vocals, Corporate, Corporate Country
Inspirational flowing acoustic-guitar driven folk-pop instrumental with thoughtful bridge. Great for quick visuals, energetic action, motivational content, change from contemplative to driving. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Pop
Up tempo piano-driven energetic instrumental track with clock and time sound elements. Great for commercial, corporate, radio, advertising use. Machine-like, mechanical rhythmic elements provide a sense of needing to be on time. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop
Upbeat piano-based positive and uplifting instrumental track. Great for commercial, corporate, radio, advertising use. Works well as background for narration, visual montage, rural or city setting. Happy, energetic, joyful! Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop
Orchestral underscore with flowing movement. Inspirational, hopeful, reflective, thoughtful. Great for documentary or feature film, underscore for dialogue or narration, decision making scene, rural landscapes. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Medium tempo piano-driven energetic instrumental with strong forward motion. Great for commercial, corporate, industrial, radio, advertising, film and television use. Heavier alternative rock influences. Instrumental, Pop, Piano Pop
Medium tempo electric guitar-driven energetic instrumental with strong forward motion. Great for commercial, corporate, industrial, radio, advertising, film and television use. Heavy rock influences with some contemplative ethereal moments. Instrumental, Rock, 80s Rock
Up tempo piano-driven energetic instrumental with strong eighth-note pulse throughout. Great for commercial, corporate, industrial, radio, advertising use. Mechanical rhythmic elements and synth textures. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop
Slow ethereal washy electric piano and synth pad track with flute, prayerful yet sad. Possible use as background under narration, sad or thoughtful scene. Nice flute lines, spacious atmosphere. Instrumental, New Age, Spiritual
Slow dramatic opening with drum hits, organ and horns "evolves" into fast-paced action drama underscore. Lots of big percussion, mix of electronic and orchestral elements. Works with science fiction, battle scene, car chase, eerie and spooky elements, strong dramatic visuals, intro or ending. Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
High energy lilting electro-orchestral instrumental that starts slow and builds to explosive statement, conveying a sense of wonder, excitement, energy. Features vibraphone, oboe and pizzicato strings. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Dramatic aggressive action music depicting a battle between two giant grizzly bears. Could be used in other battle-oriented scenes. Features combined orchestral and heavy rock instrumentation. Lots of brass, strings, percussion and crunchy guitars. Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
Up tempo piano-driven energetic instrumental. Great for commercial, corporate, industrial, radio, advertising use. Sounds like Dave Grusin, David Benoit, Larry Carlton. Mechanical rhythmic elements and synth textures. Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Pop
Brass and percussion highlight this epic orchestral instrumental in Hans Zimmer style. Confrontation between two armored warriors is characterized by metallic percussion and dark strings. Highly dramatic! Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
Ethereal atmospheric synth textures with distant piano and lots of low end sub bass. Haunting, ominous, dramatic, thoughtful. Great for film/tv underscore for dramatic series, ghosts, after someone dying, contemplating serious event. Slow moving, good background for serious voice over. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
Bouncy pizzicato strings open this festive treatment of the classic Christmas carol. Percussion and Middle-Eastern instrumentation adds flare to this seasonal arrangement. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Haunting piano arpeggios with atmospheric background convey an unsettled, almost tragic feeling. Choral effects give a hint of an angelic presence. In the minimalist style of Philip Glass or Max Richter. Stranger Things, Supernatural, X-Files, Haunted. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Solo piano version of classic hymn in the style of George Winston, Jim Brickman, Fernando Ortega, Chris Rice. Quiet simple beginning transitions into strong, romantic, sweeping modulated final verse. Inspirational, driving, hopeful! Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns
Inspirational, hopeful, flowing, reflective, forward motion, works great for documentary or science or religious program, background for narration, nature scenes, ethereal and moving. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
Inspirational, hopeful, subtle, peaceful, thoughtful, reflective, works great for documentary or science or religious program, background for narration, nature scenes, evening, ethereal and moving. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
Inspirational, positive, hopeful, compassionate, reflective, thoughtful, romantic, great for documentary or science or religious program, nature scenes, city life, background for narration, ethereal and moving. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Inspirational, hopeful, flowing, reflective, great for documentary or science or religious program, background for narration, ethereal and moving, subtle tension, building, thoughtful, shimmering. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
Solo piano in the style of George Winston, Jim Brickman, Fernando Ortega, Chris Rice. Quiet pastoral. Inspirational, hopeful, flowing, reflective, great for documentary or science or religious program, background for narration, simple. Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
Piano and cello in the style of George Winston, Jim Brickman, Fernando Ortega, Chris Rice. Quiet pastoral. Inspirational, hopeful, flowing, reflective, great for documentary or science or religious program, background for narration, sentimental. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
Inspirational, thoughtful, ethereal, reflective, great for documentary or science or religious program, evening scenes, outer space, background for narration, independent film, ethereal and thoughtful. Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
Inspirational, thoughtful, looking inward, reflective, great for documentary or science or religious program, evening scenes, background for narration, ethereal, somber, exploratory, transitions from ethereal synthetic textures to organic acoustic piano. Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
Medium-tempo percussion-driven inspirational track: hopeful, flowing, reflective, great for documentary or science or religious program, background for narration, ethereal, moving, encouraging and positive. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
Inspirational, hopeful, flowing, reflective, thoughtful, expansive, quiet, works great for documentary or science or religious program, nature scenes, background for narration, ethereal and pensive. Instrumental, New Age, Spiritual
Thoughtful, pensive, distraught, reflective, works great for documentary or science or religious program, evening nature scenes, background for narration, ethereal, time ticking away. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
Lively, majestic arrangement of classic Beethoven chorus from Symphony #9 played on vintage tracker pipe organ built in Boston, Massachusetts. Concludes with flurry of fast arpeggios with all the stops pulled out! Great for wedding, celebration, royalty, dignitaries, classical and religious use. Instrumental, Spiritual, Christian Hymns, Ludwig van Beethoven
Bright, warm, magical orchestration supports solo violin arrangement of this sacred Advent / Christmas classic hymn. Great background for religious, medical, humanitarian, and seasonal use. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
Patriotic instrumental depicting military heroism. Brass fanfare introduction incorporating bugle call motif, quickly explodes into action sequence with low strings and percussion. Concludes with sweeping American heroic theme with full orchestra. Works well with military and patriotic visuals. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Orchestral
Romantic piano solo celebrating the gift of true love between two people. Sounds like Michael W. Smith, Fernando Ortega, Windham Hill. Good for wedding video, background under narration, thoughtful scene. Energy builds as song progresses. Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
Uptempo acoustic guitar-driven with strings and ethnic percussion; positive and uplifting instrumental. Great for commercial, corporate, radio, advertising use. Works well as background for narration, visual montage, rural or city setting. Joyful, celebratory, hopeful! Instrumental, Corporate, Corporate Orchestral
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