Monika Rost (born 1943) is a classical guitarist, lute player and musicologist. She was Professor and Head of Guitar at The Liszt School of Music Weimar, Germany.

She has performed in many countries, both solo and as a duo with Jürgen Rost, and has made a number of recordings. She has won many first prizes, including the Concours International de la Guitare in Paris (Radio France), “with special honours from the jury”.