Colt Valenti is a Seattle-based composer and guitarist who has trained with some of the finest classical guitarists in the world. Utilizing unconventional tunings, unorthodox techniques and a broad musical background provided by a quarter-century of study, Colt pushes toward a fresh musical target, and the result is a fresh sound that will appeal to other musicians and general listeners alike. Fulbright - Hayes Fellow to Italy MM and BMus (Summa Cum Laude with Honors) from The University of Georgia 2005 NorthWest Guitar Competition Champion, Calgary Canada