“Matt Palmer is one of the most extraordinary young guitarists I have heard in the last few years. His ability on the instrument in quite outstanding and the ease with which he takes on the most challenging works of the guitar repertoire is impressive. I wish him all the success in his career that he clearly deserves.”
— David Russell, Grammy-award winning guitarist

Awards

  • - Guitar International Magazine’s “Up and Coming Guitarist of the Year” 2010
  • - 1st prize Beeston Memorial Competition 2008
  • - 1st prize Sholin Memorial Competition 2008
  • - Finalist 15th Internationales Pfingstseminar in Koblenz, Germany 2007
  • - 1st prize Beeston Memorial Competition 2007 
  • - 1st prize Sholin Memorial Competition 2007
  • - 1st prize Columbus State Guitar Symposium & Competition 2006
  • - 2nd prize Appalachian Guitarfest Competition 2006
  • - 1st prize ASU Concerto-Aria Competition 2005
  • - 1st prize MANC Competition 2005
  • - 2nd prize Appalachian Guitarfest Competition 2005
  • - 1st prize Beethoven Club Guitar Competition 2000
  • - 1st prize “Guitar Wars” 1997 (electric guitar)