2026 MLC Guitar Grant Winner - Vincent Badami

Congratulations to Vincent Badami, winner of the 2026 Marton L. Carroll Guitar Grant!

Vincent is a senior at Oakville High School and an advanced student of W Mark Akin. With this award, our grantee was gifted a concert-quality instrument made by esteemed local luthier Keith Adams, funded by Marton L. Carroll. Vincent visited Keith Adams' studio in August to try out guitars and ultimately choose his new beautiful instrument to take home.

We are so excited for Vincent, a regular performer in our master classes and Open Stage! His talent and dedication is very apparent, as he has worked hard and mastered works by Bach, Andrew York, and more.

Learn more about the Guitar Grant on our website:

Marton L. Carroll, Vincent, and Keith Adams.

Marton L. Carroll, Vincent, and W Mark Akin.