Peter began earnestly to learn the secrets of the accordion from his father PETER PICCINI SENIOR known as the DADDY of the accordion in Australia and was the first to introduce the piano keyboard on the accordion in Australia. 

PETER. Jr. started at the age of 15 years, broadcasting for the national and commercial radio stations and appeared in many stage performances, and recording sessions on accordion and the piano.

In 1955 he went to Europe and England broadcasting for the BBC, appeared in television shows and performed at the famous CLUB PIGALLE as accompanist for the French singer LINE RENULD.  While in Europe, Peter toured Italy with the famous Italian singer, CLAUDIO VILLA.  Together they appeared on radio, television, films, stage shows, and of course, recordings.

In 1963 Peter and his charming wife Serafina, launched on another tour overseas.  During this tour, he began playing piano as well as the accordion.  This led to engagements with leading orchestras and playing continuously throughout Europe, returning again to Australia in 1965. 

He then became musical director for Channel 9 Television Network and broadcasting for ABC in Australia.  In 1968, he toured the Far East and Vietnam with all Australian concert party, entertaining the Australian and American forces. 

In 1972 he did another tour of Europe and the USA.  He was then back in Australia in 1976, at which point PETER became very busy broadcasting recordings with his large orchestra. 

PETER still finds time to compose music for the Accordion, and JANPress is certainly glad that he does!