Peter Shilling: Guitarist, Composer & Producer

“It's blues, it's jazz with a hint of folk and a good helping of fingerpicking.”

The Artist & Performer

Peter Shilling is a Milton-based guitarist and composer who merges multiple musical genres into a unique and compelling instrumental style. A master of the acoustic guitar and live looping, Peter creates rich, layered performances that provide a "full-band" sound solo, often sounding like two or three musicians at once. His live repertoire is a dynamic journey through blues, jazz, and folk, moving effortlessly from intricate fingerpicking to high-energy blues. Whether providing "mellow and chill" mood music for intimate restaurant settings or delivering high-energy sets for pub-style venues and festivals, Peter’s sound is described as both "familiar and fresh".

Professional Pedigree

Peter’s deep musical foundation was built at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (Jazz Guitar) and the Hume Conservatorium. His diverse career has seen him perform in everything from Sydney clubs and pub rock bands to a two-year tenure with the Royal Australian Navy Reserve Concert Band. This technical versatility extends to his work as a producer and "gun for hire" session musician, frequently collaborating with other artists as a guitarist or producer.

Screen Composition & Sync

Beyond the stage, Peter is an accomplished composer for television and digital media. His works are published by the Australian music library Melodie, with sync placements featured on major networks including SBS and Channel 9. He continues to expand his presence in the production music space, focusing on creating flexible, high-quality tracks optimized for modern film and TV needs.