About – Electric Violin Labs

Our approach:

Electric Violin Labs was founded by professional educator and performer Jess Ingrassellino, to bridge classical training, modern sound design, and an accessible approach to music technology. We believe every musician can create their signature sound. Whether you're teaching an ensemble, recording at home, or performing on stage or streaming, understanding your instrument, your technique, and your gear unlocks creative freedom, saving you time and money, and giving you control of your artistry.

We blend STEM and the arts to reveal how engineering and physics shape the expressive potential of electric strings. Every workshop, guide, and course connects musical creativity with technical understanding in clear, practical language, with hands-on guidance.

About Our Founder

Dr. Jess Ingrassellino is a professional violinist and violist, educator, and technology leader whose mission is to bridge art, science, and innovation. With decades of experience performing, composing, and teaching, Jess makes complex topics, like signal chains, impedance, and live sound, intuitive and approachable for students and teachers alike.

A passionate believer in accessibility and lifelong learning, Jess has led teams, written music and technical curricula, and mentored professionals across education and engineering. Holding advanced degrees across music education (B.S., EdM, EdD), software engineering (MSSE), and business (E-MBA), Jess created Electric Violin Labs to bring all these worlds together, so musicians can experiment, build confidence, and discover the joy of creating and honing their signature sound. You can learn more about Jess by visiting her personal website, jessingrassellino.com.

Jess playing at Knitting Factory NYC, 2008

Jess playing electric violin in a dark lounge

What We Do

Hands-On Workshops

Standards-aligned sessions for schools, districts, and community programs that build confidence with gear, signal flow, and classroom integration.

Guides & Courses

Clear, musician-friendly learning materials that demystify topics like impedance, DI vs. preamp, and practical pedal setups for strings. Online, in-person, and ongoing programs are available.

Performance & Sound Design

Translating bowed string techniques to electronic applications using the science of sound, building knowledge, confidence, and artistry.

Our Pillars

Accessibility

Plain-language explanations and tiered setups so any program can get started, no prior tech expertise required.

Creativity

Tools and techniques that empower independent musical choices, improvisation, and collaboration.

STEM + Arts

Engineering and physics meet musicality, showing how technology can expand human expression.

Pedagogy, Meet Performance