BILL PALMER is a composer for media, producer and session guitarist based in Adelaide, South Australia. As of 2024, his professional experience spans 26 years and covers multiple aspects of the creative arts industry including live performance, studio recording and music composition.
As a recording artist, Bill has composed, recorded, and produced over 100 original works. As a professional musician, he has toured nationally, and internationally, and has worked with a diverse range of A-list musicians.
Career highlights include the following –
- MusicOZ awards finalist [2008, 2010]
- APRA|AMCOS professional development award finalist [2009]
- Roland/Boss clinician and demonstrator for QLD region [2009 to 2011]
- Fender guitars endorsee [2010 onwards]
- USA O1 visa recipient “alien of extraordinary ability” [2013 and 2015]
- Composer for media with sync placements on all major Australian TV networks
- Independent published author of three books
Bill has also taught in several tertiary and vocational education environments incl. SAE Adelaide, Tafe QLD, University of Canberra and private RTO Australian Online Music Institute. He currently divides his time composing music for media and running “The Podcast Shed” an editing and audio correction service for podcasters and content creators.