Presti is the first professional all-female guitar trio in the United States. Our name pays homage to the legendary Ida Presti, considered by many to be the greatest woman guitarist to date and one of the best performers in the history of the instrument.
Our most influential teachers include Manuel Barrueco, Robert Guthrie, Ako Ito, William Kanengiser, Alexander Lagoya, Matteo Mela, Pepe Romero, Douglas Rubio, James Smith, and many others who have given us advice and inspiration throughout the years. Between the three of us, we have an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees from such prominent music schools as the Peabody Conservatory, University of North Texas, and University of Southern California.
Each of us brings to Presti her own unique experiences and talents. Each is an accomplished performer in her own right, Valerie and Lynn as soloists and Olga is a member of Kithara Duo. Our performing careers have taken us all over Europe, United States, Canada, and South America. We have a composer among us—Olga—who has been inspired by this opportunity to contribute to the original guitar trio repertoire.
Please take a look at each individual’s bio for more information about us, and come back to this site often to see the exciting new developments ahead!

Sincerely,

Lynn, Olga, and Valerie