Coming Summer 2027, Blue Violin is launching a multi-city series of Rock & Roll String Camps across Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
Designed for intermediate and advanced violin, viola, and cello players, these camps immerse young musicians in the electrifying world of contemporary string performance.
The Blue Violin Rock String Camp gives teens and tweens an unforgettable music experience—combining modern technique, live looping, effects, stage presence, and high-energy rock playing. Led by internationally touring electric violinist Blue Violin, students explore a variety of contemporary styles while building confidence, creativity, and performance skills.
Each camp culminates in a live concert, where participants take the stage and perform alongside Blue Violin in front of their family and friends.
Blue Violin Rock String Camps will tour four regions over four weeks, offering both 2-day intensives and 3-day performance academies. Each week ends with a high-energy concert where students perform live on stage with Blue Violin.
Colorado Springs — July 12–14 (3-Day Camp + Student Performance)
Fort Collins — July 16–17 (2-Day Camp)
Bismarck — July 19–21 (3-Day Camp + Student Performance)
Grand Forks — July 23–24 (2-Day Camp)
Sioux Falls, SD — July 26–27 (2-Day Camp)
Cedar Falls, IA — July 29–31 (3-Day Camp + Student Performance)
Eau Claire — August 2–3 (2-Day Camp)
Appleton — August 5–7 (3-Day Camp + Student Performance)
Tuition: $175
Perfect for intermediate players looking to level up quickly in rock and contemporary string techniques.
Tuition: $275
A deeper dive into performance, effects, looping, ensemble work, and stagecraft—ending with a live show appearance with Blue Violin.
Daily coaching from internationally touring electric violinist Blue Violin
Hands-on workshops in rock & roll string technique
Small-group ensemble sessions
Introduction to looping, effects, tone shaping, and performance techniques
Stage presence & movement coaching
All learning materials & sheet music
Participation in a live performance (3-day camps, and select 2-day camps)
Camp T-shirt (optional add-on)
Parent showcase/meet-and-greet after the final session
The Blue Violin Rock String Camps are designed for:
Students should have at least 2 years of playing experience and be comfortable with basic technique, scales, and reading music or learning by ear.
These camps are perfect for students who:
Love rock, pop, film, and contemporary music
Want to explore electric violin/viola/cello
Want to learn looping, improvisation, and stage performance
Want a high-energy, confidence-building summer experience
Want to perform on stage with a professional touring artist
No! Acoustic instruments are totally fine. If you have an electric violin/viola/cello, feel free to bring it, but it’s not required.
Camps are designed for intermediate and advanced players. Students should have 2+ years of experience and be able to play a simple melody comfortably.
Yes!
All 3-day academy students perform 1–2 songs with Blue Violin in an evening concert on the final day of camp.
Some 2-day intensive groups may also perform, depending on the city and schedule.
Yes. Camps include scheduled lunch and snack breaks; students should bring their own meals and water.
No. These are drop-off camps. Parents are invited back for the final performance or show.
A limited number of need-based scholarships may be available in select cities. Details coming Spring 2027.
Registration opens January 2027. Early-bird pricing will be available for the first 50 students.
Absolutely! Each camp covers new material, and students are welcome to attend multiple cities.