The Benefits of Taking Time Away from the Desk for a Music Workshop

We all know the feeling. You’ve been staring at the same screen for hours, jumping between emails, meetings and deadlines, and suddenly realise you haven’t moved from your desk all afternoon.

While getting work done is important, taking time away from the desk can be just as valuable. A change of scenery, a chance to try something new and some time spent together as a team can give everyone a much-needed reset.

And what better way to step away from the usual routine than with a music workshop?

A chance to switch off from work

When you’re focused on work all day, it can be difficult to properly switch off. Even stepping away from the desk for an hour or two can give your brain a break from the usual tasks and responsibilities.

A music workshop gives everyone something completely different to focus on. Instead of emails, spreadsheets and deadlines, you’re concentrating on rhythm, listening and having a go at something new.

Get everyone involved

One of the best things about a music workshop is that you don’t need to be a musician to take part.

You might have someone on the team who already plays an instrument, someone who has never picked one up before and someone who is convinced they have absolutely no rhythm. That’s all part of the fun!

A hands-on activity gives everyone the opportunity to get involved, regardless of their previous experience.

Try something completely different

Team events can sometimes fall into the same routine. Dinner, drinks or the usual team-building activities can be great, but every now and then it’s nice to do something that people genuinely haven’t tried before.

Learning the basics of an Irish bodhrán is a chance to do exactly that.

With the right guidance, participants can learn some simple rhythms, get comfortable with the instrument and experience a little bit of Irish traditional music along the way.

Encourage creativity and connection

Music naturally brings people together. Listening, playing and keeping rhythm as a group requires people to pay attention to one another and work together.

There’s also something about learning something new as a group that can break down the usual workplace roles. The person who is normally running the meeting might suddenly be trying to keep up with the rhythm, while the quietest person in the room could turn out to be a natural!

It creates opportunities for plenty of laughs and shared moments that you wouldn’t necessarily get sitting around a meeting table.

A break that people will remember

The best team activities are the ones people talk about afterwards.

A music workshop isn't just another hour away from the desk. It’s an opportunity to learn something new, spend time together and create a shared experience outside the usual working environment.

And when everyone leaves knowing a little more about the bodhrán than they did when they arrived, you might even have a few budding musicians on your team!

Bring Bodhrán Buzz to your next team event

At Bodhrán Buzz, we offer fun, accessible bodhrán workshops designed to get everyone involved, whether they’ve played music before or are picking up a bodhrán for the very first time.

So, if your team could do with a break from the desk, why not swap the spreadsheets for some rhythm and try something completely different?

Get in touch with Bodhrán Buzz to find out more about bringing a workshop to your workplace or next team event.