Peter Johnstone

Peter Johnstone is a Lecturer in Jazz at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS), where he teaches piano on the Jazz course. He graduated from the first cohort of RCS's Jazz Course, pursued a Master's in Classical Keyboard, and is currently completing a Doctoral degree. His performance career includes collaborations with renowned artists such as Tommy Smith in quartet and duo formats, as well as leading his own piano trio.

Johnstone’s research and artistic practice focus on jazz performance, blending classical techniques with improvisational traditions. His work emphasizes the intersection of jazz and classical keyboard disciplines, reflecting his dual expertise.

• Received the Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year Award (2012)
• Recipient of the Yamaha Jazz Scholarship (2013)
• Recipient of a recent Gleneagles Scholarship

His professional engagements include regular performances with Tommy Smith and his own trio, showcasing his contributions to contemporary jazz performance and education.