As a frequent guest lecturer, John Kaboff has conducted master classes and performed at institutions across the United States, Australia, and England, including:
- Flinders Street Conservatorium, Adelaide, Australia
- Purcell School of Music, London, England
- Indiana University Summer String Program
- Michigan State University
- Longy School of Music, Boston
- The Music Academy of North Carolina
- University of Texas (Rio Grande Valley)
- University of Tennessee & University of Rhode Island
- Appalachian State University — Artist in Residence (2011, 2019)
- Tennessee Cello Workshop — Featured Artist (2010, 2014, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- Suzuki Association of Australia — Workshops in Melbourne & Adelaide