Peter Gofton
Music Business Lecturer
Bio
NAVIGATING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Peter Gofton is a Lecturer in Music Business at SAE London, bringing decades of experience as a musician, researcher and industry professional. Known for chart success with his music reaching number 1 and 3 in John Peel’s charts, Pete combines practical insight with academic expertise to guide the next generation of music entrepreneurs.
Industry Experience
Pete has worked across the music industry in multiple roles, from performing artist to researcher, giving him a 360-degree understanding of how the music business operates. His work blends creative practice with strategic thinking, helping students understand the realities of building a career in music.
Academic Expertise
Pete holds a Master’s and MPhil in Popular Music Research, grounding his teaching in both theory and practice. He values the iterative process of learning, emphasizing that every challenge is an opportunity to start fresh and grow.
Guiding Creatives
For Pete, students are paramount. He aims for them to finish their course not just with skills and knowledge, but with a clearer sense of who they are as creatives and professionals.
Lecturer Profile
Favourite tools?
Logic Pro.
Biggest inspiration?
My family.
Fun fact?
I was once thrown out of an airlock by Zig & Zag.
