
WILLIAM HENRY RUSSELL, a laureled figure in the realm of classical and fingerstyle guitar, wears the mantle of an accomplished composer, arranger and conservatory-trained musician. The victor of the 2009 Gamble Rogers Fingerstyle Guitar Championship and the 2018 Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. A three-time finalist in the International Fingerstyle Championship held in Winfield Kansas securing a commendable third-place spot in 2018 and then again in 2022. With a Bachelor's Degree from The Boston Conservatory and a Master's Degree from Florida State University, Russell, known familiarly as "Bill," stands fortified with a formal musical education. Having graced innumerable sanctuaries, cafes, concert chambers, and festivals, his four-decade journey has been a crucible for perfecting his art. Bill's individualistic solo guitar style, a manifestation of his unwavering classical finesse, bears testimony to his profound comprehension of music's essence. His renditions echo the words of J.S. Bach, a guiding star that illuminates his path, "The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul."