Monte Elias is an award-winning drummer and educator who has been performing and composing music since 1987. He is widely recognized as one of the best “Go to” drummers who can adapt to any musical situation live or in studio.

Influenced by a wide range of musical genres he has written, recorded and performed with a variety of musical outfits spanning the musical spectrum. He has crafted a drumming style that has been described as "Amazing dynamics with tastes ranging from progressive to pop, rock, metal, blues, folk, jazz and everything in between."