Peter Manheim is a drummer and percussionist from Evanston, Illinois. In 2012, he completed his bachelors degree in music at Oberlin Conservatory. While at school, he was fortunate to study with drumming masters Billy Hart and Jamey Haddad, both of whom became extremely important mentors to him. Upon completing school, Peter moved to Brazil, where he spent six months traveling, performing, and studying Brazilian drums and percussion.

Peter is currently based in New York where he performs regularly in a variety of music styles and accompanies dance classes at the Alvin Ailey School and Joffrey Ballet School. Peter tours nationally and internationally with bands including Possibilities and The New Samuel Mösching Trio.