2023 Marton L. Carroll Guitar Grant Winner - Russell Franklin

Congrats to Russell Franklin, winner of the Marton L. Carroll guitar grant and student of Alyssa Catlin of Childbloom Guitar Program of St. Charles County! In August, Russell was able to visit Keith Adam's studio to pick out a handmade concert instrument, covered by the guitar grant. What an amazing opportunity!!

Applications for next year's grant begin in September through June 2024! Classical guitar students ages 16-23 may apply. More info:

The goal of the program is to make an annual presentation of a concert-quality instrument to a deserving student of classical guitar in the St. Louis, MO area. This instrument will become the personal property of the recipient and will hopefully enable and inspire them in their mastery of the instrument. Our long-term goal is to help strengthen the St. Louis area as a center for classical guitar study and performance.

If you are a dedicated student of classical guitar in the St. Louis, MO area you may qualify for our grant.  Look at the attached information for all qualifications and get started by filling out an application and other supporting documentation.  If you are an educator or coach, please pass this information along to your qualifying students.