Primary service
Musician & Session Work
Guest soloist, ensemble player and session musician for performances, rehearsals and recordings.
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Available for live performance, recording sessions, private trumpet lessons and coaching, event production, audio engineering and community arts projects.
Education
Private Trumpet Lessons
Individual instruction focused on tone, technique, musicianship, repertoire and the goals of each player.
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Concerts & Festivals
Booking, artist coordination, venue logistics, stage management and event production.
Technical
Audio Engineering
Live sound and technical support for concerts and cultural events.
Community
Program Consulting
Community arts strategy, program development and cultural-project planning.
Consulting & support
Artist & Professional Support
I’m available to work with artists, musicians, organizations and independent professionals who need experienced, hands-on support behind the scenes. Services can be tailored to a specific project or provided on an ongoing basis.
Personal Assistance
Practical support with scheduling, communications, project coordination, research, organization and day-to-day logistics.
Booking Agent
Outreach to venues and presenters, booking coordination, performance logistics, follow-up and relationship management.
Artist Management
Project planning, career organization, communications, event coordination and practical support for independent artists and ensembles.
Public Relations
Press outreach, promotional planning, messaging, event publicity and coordination of communications with media and community partners.
Marketing
Digital and community marketing, email campaigns, web content management, social media coordination and promotional strategy for artists, events and organizations.
Beyond the stage
Concert and festival production is a long-running part of my work, connecting artists, venues, audiences and community organizations.
Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal
Booking, production, promotion and community-building at the Starry Plough.
Arts & Festival Production
Work with the Jewish Music Festival, JCC East Bay, SF Sephardic Music Festival and EEFC Balkan Music Workshop.
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Client perspective
Peter and his band not only bring the talent but will go above and beyond… The music was spectacular… I highly recommend this group for any wedding that wants great Klezmer and real professionalism.
— “Legendary Klezmer Performance at Our Wedding,” GigSalad
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Professional experience, education and technical skills.
Professional summary
Manager of synagogue programs, marketing and event planning specialist, musician, concert producer and live audio engineer.
Experience
Program Manager
- Supports adult programming and religious services.
- Coordinates food, materials, setup and AV technical support.
- Works with executive leadership, clergy, board members and lay leaders to implement programming goals.
- Identifies, develops, executes and promotes congregational programming and events.
Professional Musician
- Performs on trumpet, oud, euphonium and bouzouki in klezmer, Balkan brass and Turkish music.
- Produces the Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal at the Starry Plough.
- Founding member of Fanfare Zambaleta and bandleader of Orchestra Euphonos.
- Collaborations include Alaturca Connection, Zirzuví, Kali Orkestar, Duygu Gün and other Bay Area artists.
Front Desk & Maintenance Staff Member
- Rental coordination and event management.
- Audio-visual technical assistance and house management for cultural events.
- Email marketing, web content management, facility setups and food service.
Assistant Director & Technical Coordinator
- Managed ticket sales, web development and social media campaigns.
- Live sound and event production.
- Office management, nonprofit administrative support, graphic design, marketing, publicity and outreach.
- Development assistance for annual fundraising campaigns.
Live Sound Technician
- Monitor engineer and stage manager.
Recording Studio Engineer, Instructor & Manager
- Studio management and audio engineering.
- Instruction in recording technology.
- Mixing and mastering for student recording projects.
- Scheduling and practice-studio monitoring.
Education
B.A. in Music Performance & German Studies
Liberal arts education concentrated in music performance and media technology; German language study and nine months of study abroad in Berlin; active in student leadership as a booking agent with alternative and creative music collectives.
Technical & professional skills
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