Expert-led workshops and professional development for music educators — designed by an EdD-credentialed educator who performs with the instrument she teaches.
Electric Violin Labs was built for exactly this moment. Our workshops and professional development give orchestra educators a clear path — from equipment basics to full ensemble performance — without the guesswork or the guitar-forum detours.
You want to modernize your program and retain students by making the orchestra room feel relevant.
You're looking for PD that translates directly into classroom practice — not a conference lecture.
You want arts programming that integrates 21st-century skills, technology, and verifiable outcomes.
Players who want to move beyond classical repertoire and discover what their instrument can do with effects and loops.
No prior electric violin experience needed — for teachers or students. We bring everything you need to get started.
Hands-on training designed so teachers leave with the skills, confidence, and materials to implement immediately — no follow-up guesswork required.
Confidently integrate electric strings into your existing music program — without overwhelming your budget, your schedule, or your classroom management system. This foundational professional development experience equips music educators with the knowledge, tools, and implementation strategies needed to introduce electric strings and basic music technology into orchestra, general music, or STEAM settings. Participants leave with practical plans, equipment guidance, and ready-to-use curriculum frameworks.
Reimagine ensemble learning through collaboration, arrangement, and student-driven music-making. This hands-on professional development experience models how electric strings can function inside a modern ensemble setting. Educators experience the process themselves — choosing repertoire, assigning roles, arranging collaboratively, and performing — so they can replicate the structure with their own students.
Move beyond equipment and effects into intentional program design. This advanced professional development experience is designed for educators who want to build sustainable, standards-aligned electric strings and music technology pathways within their schools or districts. Participants explore how to assess creative work, integrate music technology across ensembles, and design programs that balance artistry, rigor, and innovation.
Interactive, hands-on sessions that bring modern music technology into the orchestra room. From large-group assemblies to intensive lab experiences — every format is interactive, standards-aligned, and adaptable.
Learn the science of sound through hands-on electric string exploration with electric violins, violas, and cello. Guided rotation stations introduce signal flow, basic effects, and sound design in an accessible, structured format. Participants try electric instruments and have the opportunity to experiment with effects pedals and their impact on sound.
This interactive workshop helps musicians demystify their electric setup and build a clear, powerful tone from the ground up. Participants learn how pickups, impedance, preamps, EQ, pedals, and amplification interact, and how small adjustments can dramatically improve clarity, control, and confidence.
An interactive, beginner-friendly workshop designed to help musicians break through improvisation fear using guided frameworks, creative and technical constraints, and collaborative musical dialogue. Great for mixed-ability groups.
An interactive workshop introducing the fundamentals of live looping and layered performance. Participants learn how to use loop pedals to construct full arrangements — from rhythmic foundations to melodic lines — and perform confidently as solo artists or ensemble members. For extended sessions, the workshop expands into guided composition and arranging.
An interactive workshop exploring the foundations of electric string tone design. Participants learn how signal flow, gain structure, EQ, and effects processing shape amplified sound, and how to intentionally craft tones for a variety of contemporary performance contexts. Designed specifically for bowed-string instruments, this workshop bridges traditional technique with modern sound engineering principles.
An interactive workshop introducing musicians to the fundamentals of recording, live-streaming, and producing electric and acoustic string instruments in modern performance environments. Participants learn how signal flow, microphones, pickups, audio interfaces, DAWs, and streaming platforms work together to capture professional-quality sound. This session bridges traditional string training with contemporary music production literacy.
A comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum for middle and high school orchestra programs — sequenced across a full school year, with everything you need to teach it with confidence.
Sequenced units for an entire school year, ready to open and teach
Meets NCCAS and state requirements — easy to justify to administration
Rubrics and student worksheets included at every unit
Online access for easy implementation — no binders required
Doctorate from Teachers College Columbia University. Curriculum design isn't an afterthought — it's the foundation.
Professional violinist who performs with the same techniques she teaches. No gap between theory and practice.
Author of Python Projects for Kids. Writing and teaching are inseparable for Jess.
Music technology, STEM integration, and creative problem-solving — all embedded in the instrument work.
Complete materials, equipment guidance, and hands-on instruction. Ready to implement — no prep required.
A modern approach that keeps students in the program and excited about playing.
In-person at your school. Sessions range from a single class period to full-day residencies.
We bring everything needed or advise on district purchases. No gear required in advance.
Start with a free 30-minute discovery call to match the right workshop to your program's needs.
Schedule a free discovery call to discuss your district's needs and find the right fit for your program.
No obligation. Just a conversation about your program.