Peter Cooke, born in Stafford in 1987, began studying classical guitar at the age of 10.  He studied under Selina Copley from 1997 until 2004, when he received a place at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama to undertake a Bmus (Hons) degree in classical guitar, where he is currently under the tuition of Philip Thorne MBE and Allan Neave.  Whilst at the RSAMD Peter began studying Lute with Dr Peter Argondizza.  He has since provided renaissance music for concerts and functions including medieval themed banquets.  As well as performing solo lute works he brings the songs of the renaissance back to life as part of the L&V Duo. 

As a solo guitarist Peter has performed at the Guinness Room in Glasgow, The Green in Stafford, Tixall Village Hall, The Friary in Lichfield and has taken part in the Dudley Competitive Music Festival winning both the Guitar Recital and Overall Festival Recital trophies.  Performances with The Lobos Classical Guitar Duo include the renowned De Vere Belfry in the West Midlands and playing for HM The Queen’s reception at Stafford County Council Chambers.  Peter has played with the National Youth Guitar Orchestra, the Staffordshire Guitar Orchestra and the Staffordshire Youth Jazz Orchestra, whose appearances include Victoria Hall, Dudley Castle, Quorn Hall and a tour of Austria including performances in Salzberg.  With the L&V duo lute song has been heard in venues such as Trades hall, Glasgow and St Mary’s Monastery Perth.

Outside of classical music Peter has performed with various rock bands, playing both guitar and drums. In January 2008 Peter began playing acoustic guitar for contemporary folk singer Eilidh Grant as part of The Eilidh Grant Band, debuting with them at the Rutherglen folk festival in March.

As a freelance guitarist Peter has been involved in a wide variety of rewarding music making, such as, working on school plays, amateur dramatic productions and music company showcases.  He has played guitar for musicals including Grease, Bugsy Malone, High School Musical and Smike as well as various pantomimes.  He has also been involved with a number of productions staged at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival.