After 30 years of teaching private lessons, I have evolved my studio into a mentorship program!

As creative musicians in the 21st century, we can literally DIY anything, from recording and producing, marketing and sales, to learning new skills online. At its best, this democratization of access is empowering…

But in the process of doing everything ourselves, we often lose something crucial that comes with mentorship and collaboration. And while we can learn to play like anyone, we still have to find our own voice. And to do that, you have to relinquish some of the DIY grind so you can DYI–discover your inspiration.  

The problem with the DIY grind isn’t that it’s bad to have access, it’s that you think you have to learn everything from everybody, learn every style and be ready to play every gig.

But if you want to develop an inspired musical voice you can’t just focus on what to do and how to do it. You have to learn how to think about what you do.
 
As you learn how to think strategically, then you can really play with intention. 
As you learn how to access metacognition and flow, then you can really connect in the present moment and tell a story as you improvise.

"Dr. P" is pure genius. I've been playing for over 40 years now (YIKES!!! Where does the time go?!) and I've sat with, literally, dozens of piano instructors. Peter is simply the BEST! His ability to delve into the mind his students, determine their level, access their strengths/weaknesses, and equip them to reach the next level is unparalleled. His keen perception of various genres is extremely impressive, allowing him to understand the composer's intent when performing and re-arranging pieces in different styles and various occasions. I can go on and on--in a nutshell, Dude is a ROCKSTAR!!
​- Mike C.

Too many musicians believe that playing with deep intention and connection is only possible because of phenomenal innate talent, thousands upon thousands of practice hours, or some mystical or substance-induced inspiration. None of that is true.

You can actually practice the mental game of music just like you can practice an instrument. You can organize your inner programming just like you can cleanup your computer desktop.  

And as you optimize your cognition, you can really become that listening, interacting, creative and connected musician you want to be. 

Don’t let the gatekeepers make you feel unworthy. Sure, the greatest musicians in the world have truly special talent and drive that sets them apart, but that does NOT mean you don’t deserve to have a distinct musical voice, and make your dream projects a reality. 

Too many musicians carry the weight of the lineage of masters as a burden. That is not a burden–it’s a gift, given to us generously. Their music literally lives inside our bodies. 

To have an inspired relationship with music is to receive music as a gift, as an inspiration, and to lean into being empowered, not beleaguered.  ​

Peter is genuinely one of the best teachers I have ever had in music. I have had many piano teachers, and it is rare to find a piano teacher with the compassion and patience that Peter offers. I believe that one's interpretation of music is very individual. Peter takes the time to get to know his students as individuals to understand how he can best communicate paths of learning! At no point have I ever felt Peter's criticism to be inappropriate or uncalled for. I genuinely feel like Peter wants to share the gift of music with the world, and I am super fortunate to have had his support in strengthening my individual connection to music.
​- Evan S.

My mentorship program is here to help you transform: 
Overwhelm to organized strategic thinking, 
Practicing randomly to practicing effectively,
Regurgitating what you “should” play, to expressing with intention,
Performing with anxiety and something to prove, to connecting genuinely with bandmates and listeners, 
Self-doubt and judgmental comparisons, to an authentic personalized expertise grounded in a healthy and inspired relationship with Music.

If this resonates with you, book a free call with me. I'm not here to sell you anything you won't truly and deeply benefit from. After we talk, if working together seems like a good fit, I will do a personal audit of your practice routine so you get transformative value before you spend a dollar. ​

I can't thank you enough, I honestly feel that this was one of the most valuable learning experiences of my life, as a musician and a human.
​- Dan W.
It was time and money well spent. I’m a retired band director and developing my jazz piano playing is a part of my retirement plan. Peter has taught Saturday morning jazz piano for the Gift of Jazz so I had 24 classes with him a few years ago. Yesterday I got new ideas and a better focus on what and how to practice. He’s a young master teacher.
​- Ned A.
As a seasoned pro (30+ years), Peter is extremely helpful in helping me achieve the next goal in my playing. Which is, a deeper understanding of the language of Jazz and Improv. He's an extremely knowledgable instructor with great ideas and well organized concepts.
- Jonny S.