recorded for: matt nathanson (string arranger/viola/vioin), dua lipa (live version for 'don't stop me now' - violin), rob thomas, indie films, soutwest airlines commercial, etc. toured with: gloria trevi, dodie, , 'dr. dre with orchestra', marco antonio solis
I specialize in 'twangy fiddle' sound or 'shmaltzy romantic' sound:
I can read/record an already written/arranged piece of music - or write my own arrangement/record & stack - or a solo line, or a comp-line. (whole notes/pads or 'chucking')
instruments: violin, viola, mandolin, vocals, guitar, piano
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Interview with Lacy Rostyak
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: very proud of a newer song release with duo, "Gin & Lace" - 'beer with ice' songwriter, co-producer, performer (violin and vocals)
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: solo project and country-duo album.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Travis Raab, Ginny Luke
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: digital; because I don't know how to fuck with analog. ( wish I could; it's a better/more organic sound)
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That you'll get what you were hoping for.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I do what I love - Music is all I know.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: "what is your rate?" - my answer varies depending on the project
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Not sure. I never ask others that question.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: what is your timeline, what is your goal with this song/album/ep?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: hire me. I'm the best. lol
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: violin, mando, guitar, clarinet - not much else because there's no where to plug in an interface or mic on a deserted island; only acoustic instruments would logically work, no?
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been playing music since I was 3 years old. It runs in my blood. Been performing since then - ranging from bluegrass fairgrounds to concert music halls in new york city; been writing songs on pinao/guitar since I was 16 - picked up viola along the way and toured with a mexican artist to really hone that skill; picked up mando along the way also for a high-profile audition.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: personal style: singer/songwriter/ emotional but can give whatever style the song needs depending on the project and aritst.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Kacey Musgraves; because she inspires me to be a songwriter
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: always save the original idea and use it as reference; even if it changes.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: lots of country music, instrumental/soundtrack vibe
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: my ear.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring whatever the artist needs me to bring.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: live with the song for a day or two - then start to write/arrange the part to record; depending on instrumentation.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have an at-home setup - midi controller, UA Arrow pre-amp, akg c4-14 condenser mic
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: violin and viola
- ViolinContact for pricing
- ViolaContact for pricing
- String SectionContact for pricing
- MandolinContact for pricing
- Singer - FemaleContact for pricing
- Songwriter - MusicContact for pricing
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Contact for pricing
- akg c414 condenser mic
