Alessio Monti, guitarist and composer, completed his formal studies in music at the L. Cherubini Conservatory of Florence obtaining the diploma with the highest marks and honour.

-Extensive touring of the Orient has greatly influenced Alessio's style and his research of Eastern philosophy leaves an indelible mark on the composer's consciousness and music explorations.

-Alessio has truly penetrated a creative space within himself that re-frames what can be done with guitar.

-At present, Alessio is involved in intense artistic activity, participating in the most noteworthy international orchestras and festivals throughout Europe Asia, Africa, the Americas, with rave reviews from audience and press alike.

-He has been invited to live record for Radio and Television broadcasting in many countries.

-Alessio's ingenuity has him in high demand for teaching master classes, workshops and conferences abroad and in his native Italy.

-The compositions on all 17 Alessio's CDs, feature sitar, flute, clarinet, soprano sax, violin viola, violoncello, contrabass, percussion and electronic devices as well as solo guitar.

-His work has been described as "appealing to the mind as well as the senses."

-His biography with some of his works and his recording are now included in the "Encyclopaedia of the contemporary composers", edited in Italy by Pagano Editor

-Actually he lives in Thailand and teaches at Music Department of Payap University in Chiang Mai

-He just composed the background music on the italian transation of "Bhagavad Gita", the holy Hindu book that will be published, book and Cd, (acting and music) by "Esotheric Librairy" in Milan, Italy

-He plays with a specially instrument hand crafted only for him by the italian famous luther Fabio Ragghianti.