“I’m Laena and I live in Los Angeles, CA. I’ve been playing violin for 25 years and I have 15 years experience touring and recording as a violinist, vocalist, bassist and guitar player. I also play percussion and some keys. I’ve recorded with John Frusciante, Fuzz, Ariel Pink, Allah Las + more and played live in groups like Ty Segall (acoustic), The Growlers, White Fence, Jhené Aiko and The Like.

As a violinist I’m mostly sought out for improvisational work by non-classical artists. I often play by-ear but I can transcribe and/or compose sheet music when needed. I do enjoy playing written music with other string players in various configurations and I grew up playing in orchestras and youth symphonies, but usually I play violin solo- specializing in intuitively supplementing whomever I’m accompanying and delivering rich, emotionally evocative tone in a wide range of genres.

As a bass and guitar player I’m experienced in old school rock, punk, post-punk, pop, motown, and experimental styles.

My true love is in writing music and I do take commissions for compositions and string arrangement, as well as other instrumentations. I sing and play guitar in my band FEELS internationally and also perform solo locally.“
{taken from her website]