Natalie Spehar is a genre-bending acoustic and electric cellist that has shared the stage with major artists including Disturbed, Cage the Elephant, 2 Cellos, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, Dessa, Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, Johnny Mathis, Michael Bolton, Il Volo, Charly Bliss, Japanese Breakfast, Amanda Palmer and the Trans Siberian Orchestra. She is also an active session musician, working most recently with RCA Records and Red Parade Music and composing and recording material for numerous film and theatre productions. Natalie\'s ALT-C \"Alternative Cello\" Workshop Series is available online worldwide. For more info, please visit www.nataliespehar.com.

ISBN 9781619117662.

Are you a violinist who is curious about going electric but have no idea where to begin? This book will walk you through the process of choosing an electric violin, shopping for an amplifier, and using effects pedals. The book also covers improvisation in the genres of blues, rock, and funk. Chopping and other rhythmic techniques for bowed string instruments are explored, as well as playing in a band, rock string arranging and working with DJs. Plugging In will open new worlds of creativity for you as a string player and help you find your own voice in this brave new world! Includes access to online audio and video.