William Henry Russell (Bill Russell) is an award winning classical / fingerstyle guitarist, conservatory trained classical musician, and an established composer and arranger. He is the 2009 Gamble Rogers Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, 2018 Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, and has taken third place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Competition in Winfield, Kansas in 2018 and again in 2022. Bill received a Bachelor’s Degree of Music from The Boston Conservatory and a Master’s Degree of Music from Florida State University. Performing in countless churches, cafes, concert halls, and festivals he has honed his craft while entertaining audiences for almost 40 years. Bill has perfected his own distinctive solo guitar style that bears a deeper understanding of the music conveyed through an impeccable classical technique. He enters into every performance with this J.S. Bach quote in his heart and mind:
“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.” - J.S. Bach