Miller received a degree in composition from Boston's Berklee College of Music where he studied piano with Madame Chaloff. During that time he orchestrated and conducted music for several theater companies. His desire to compose music for film led him to Florida where he was offered local film and television work. Shortly thereafter, graduate studies led Randy to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Miller, who hails from Ellenville, New York is married and the father of two.