Diana is a lifelong professional Americana and Celtic fiddler, and classical violinist and violist. She specializes in Irish, Scottish, Bluegrass, and Country, along with holding a classical degree that allows her to also provide lush, orchestral string sections.
Diana has degrees in both strings performance and music education from the University of Michigan. She has played professionally her entire adult life, playing for audiences of up to 200,000 and recording on countless albums of her own and others.
In addition to creating and producing her own music, she co-fronts the electric strings ensemble, The Moxie Strings, with whom she toured for over 17 years and was awarded a Billboard #1 in the Classical Crossover category. Since 2015 she has toured as the Irish fiddler for Kansas City's Celtic rock outfit, The Elders, with whom she tours internationally.
Current Magazine says:
"... glorious tone that is the hallmark of the classical style, but also the fiery bowings and intricate ornamentation that is Celtic music’s contribution to contemporary world music"
Diana specializes in recording singular fiddle or violin lines to accompany singer/songwriters or bands. She often writes "hooks" of a Celtic, bluegrass, or country style that add flavor and authenticity to a recorded track. Many times a track will benefit from a simple melody or "fills" that compliment the voice without overpowering.
Diana also writes commissioned instrumental pieces TV/film as well as gifts for special occasions.
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Interview with Diana Ladio
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Timeline, style, "vibe"/emotion, preferred instrument and range, level of involvement.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have toured full time my entire adult life, and am enjoying finding ways to diversify my career that involve being home more.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I love dance music and would LOVE to provide a fun violin hook to an EDM track!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Celtic/Irish, Americana, Country, Pop
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I will listen to the track repeatedly and often send several "rough drafts" as options for the artist or producer. Once we've crafted the part I will record and send back either dry or with EQ, and in any file format.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I typically record singular fiddle or violin lines to accompany singer/songwriters or bands. I often write "hooks" of a Celtic, bluegrass, or country style that adds flavor and authenticity to a recorded track. Many times a track will benefit from a simple melody or "fills" that compliment the voice without overpowering. This could be of a classical, folk, or fiddle style. I also write commissioned instrumental pieces TV/film as well as gifts for special occasions.
