4 Team Building Activities Using Music

Hit songwriter Dave Hiltebrand leading a songwriting session and performance

I recently read an article highlighting team building activities using music and it made me realize I haven’t yet shared my own ideas and recommendations. So here we go. Below are 4 team building activities using music that I highly recommend. While my top 4 require bringing in outside musicians with team building expertise, I’m also including some do it yourself ideas to start you off. Here are a couple…

Team Building that Works: A Symphony of Success

a team building group on stage

When team building hits the right note, the effects reverberate throughout an organization, leaving a lasting, positive impact. If you’re planning a team program, here are some attributes you should look for to help ensure success. Effective team building can be a powerful catalyst for a thriving workplace, creating a ripple effect that touches every part of an organization. By fostering engagement, sparking creativity, boosting motivation, and enhancing problem-solving skills,…

From Corporate Jargon to Catchy Tunes: How Songwriting Transforms Team Building

Music Team Building

In today’s fast-paced, remote, and hybrid work environments, traditional team-building activities often fall short. Trust falls, awkward icebreakers and endless brainstorming sessions can feel forced and uninspiring. But what if there were a way to build team unity that was not only engaging but also genuinely fun? Enter the power of songwriting—turning corporate jargon into catchy tunes that bring teams together unexpectedly. We were recently featured in the Wall Street…

Building Trust: The Bedrock of Strong Teams

team building in a recording studio

We all know the feeling –  walking into a new team environment unsure of who to trust or how to build strong working relationships. But trust isn’t a one-way street. It’s a reciprocal feeling that needs to flow between employees, managers, and the company itself. The good news? There is help available if you want to learn how to build trust within a company. Why is Trust Important? Trust is…

Do Team Building Events Work?  

a group making music at a team building event

Team building events often get a bad rap as forced fun or cheesy exercises. But done right, they can be transformative experiences that strengthen your team, boost morale, and even improve performance. Let’s explore why team building events work, address the criticisms, and offer practical tips to help you plan effective team programs. Why Team Building Works The Common Criticisms of Team Building The home page of our website used…

Best Background Music for Team Building Activities 

Guys making music at a corporate event

The perfect background music for team building activities can set the tone, energize participants, and even enhance collaboration. Don’t let your event fall flat because you didn’t think background music through.  Additional Tips for the best background music for team building activities: By considering the type of activity, the desired atmosphere, and your team’s preferences, you can choose the perfect background music to enhance your next team building experience. Remember,…

What Are Good Team Building Exercises?

a fun team building exercise in a recording studio

What are good team building exercises? Do they exist? Why does team building always seem to suck? If you’ve been asking these questions then I hope I can help you find a better way to gather your team for something that’s actually fun and productive. Maybe you’ve landed here because your team is feeling a bit disconnected. Perhaps you’re trying to fill the time allotted for team building during your…

Creative Team Building Activities To Jump Start Your Team

fun team building through song

Are you burned out on run-of-the-mill team events? Let’s assume you searched out this article because you’re hoping to find some creative team building activities. I get it! It’s hard to find great team programs.  Perhaps you’ve been traumatized by a mildly injurious trust fall. Maybe you revealed an awkward secret during two truths and a lie on that last company retreat. Could be you were just bored out of…

Why You Need Team Building Activities for Stress Relief At Work

It’s no secret that stress is an inevitable part of daily life in a fast paced corporate environment. With deadlines, problems to solve, and team dynamics to manage, things can get mega stressful pretty darn quickly. Believe it or not, certain specialized types of team building activities have been proven by real life scientists to reduce stress levels for you and your team. There are various types of team building…

A Guide To Chicago Team Building Programs

Hit songwriter Dave Hiltebrand leading a songwriting session and performance

Every city has a unique personality that influences what it offers to both tourists and its local community. Ever since we began leading Chicago team building programs, I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with other remarkable team building facilitators who excel in their respective fields. They offer a wide range of activities from exhilarating trapeze programs to adventurous sailing excursions and more. Here’s a guide featuring some of my personal…