Peter Buffett

Peter Buffett, an Emmy Award-winning composer and musician, has transitioned from creating commercial jingles to scoring major films and founding a philanthropic organization focused on global equity. After establishing himself in the early 1980s by composing memorable ad tunes for the newly launched MTV and crafting commercials for pioneering cable television entities like CNN, Emmy Award-winning composer and musician Peter Buffett went on to sign with new-age music recording company Narada Productions in 1987, releasing his debut album ‘The Waiting’ the same year. A significant early achievement included scoring the evocative ‘Fire Dance’ scene in the critically acclaimed film ‘Dances with Wolves’ in 1990, a film which garnered an Academy Award for Best Original Score. He further collaborated with film score composer John Barry at Abbey Road Studios.

In May 2010, Buffett published his New York Times bestselling book, ‘Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment,’ through Random House/Crown Publishing. The book sold over half a million copies globally and was translated into more than fifteen languages, establishing him as a recognized author and thought leader. Peter Buffett continues to engage audiences globally through his ‘Concert & Conversation’ tours, where he combines musical performances with candid discussions, advocating for individual purpose and philanthropy. These engagements underscore his multifaceted career as an Emmy Award-winning composer, acclaimed author, and dedicated philanthropist, consistently using his platform to inspire and effect positive change.