Transforming Team Building with Visual Music by 28 Muses

TL;DR

Synesthesia, the fascinating phenomenon where senses overlap, is found in 2-4% of the population. Some people see colors and shapes when they listen to music, while others associate numbers and letters with specific colors, or hear sounds when they eat certain foods. Leveraging this unique sensory experience, Visual Music, led by globally recognized composer and artist Nathan Hall, offers a one-hour virtual session that combines hearing and seeing to provide a deeper understanding of our perceptions and the world around us.

The Challenge

In the world of events and workshops, fostering creativity, empathy, and team cohesion can be challenging, especially in a virtual environment. Traditional icebreakers and team-building exercises often fail to engage participants fully or reveal the depths of their unique perspectives and ways of thinking.

The Visual Music Experience

Nathan Hall's Visual Music workshop breaks these barriers by using synesthesia as a bridge between senses, making for a truly immersive and engaging experience. The session begins with a fun and unexpected icebreaker: participants share their favorite sounds—excluding common choices like the ocean. This sets a playful tone and sparks curiosity.

Interactive and Engaging Activities

Participants are then guided to translate sounds into abstract drawings and vice versa. This process, filled with laughter and creativity, helps participants understand how others perceive the world differently. For the main exercise, attendees listen to a music compilation while using the Piccles digital drawing tool to create a collective sonic collage. This visual-sonic collage not only showcases individual creativity but also highlights the diverse ways people hear and see, fostering true empathy.

The Impact

The Visual Music workshop has proven to be perfect for creative team-building, DE&I initiatives, neuro-divergent ERG workshops, and empathy-building communication skills sessions. Participants leave the workshop with a deeper appreciation of each other's unique perspectives and a strengthened sense of connection and collaboration.

Conclusion

Visual Music by 28 Muses is revolutionizing virtual team-building and workshop facilitation by blending art and music in a way that engages both sides of the brain. This innovative approach not only boosts creativity but also enhances empathy and understanding among participants.

To learn more and book this transformative virtual event, visit the 28 Muses website or email Alyssa at ops@28muses.com.