Step into Sun Studio and you’ll immediately notice how small it is. But the recordings that took place there outsized its space. That’s because many believe this Memphis, Tennessee, music studio is the birthplace of rock and roll. Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis, among others, performed and recorded songs in the tiny one-room studio that became classics and changed the musical landscape around the world.
The same can be said for Abbey Road Studios in London, where the Beatles recorded hit after hit. Or Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama, where artists like Cher, James Brown, and the Rolling Stones recorded some of their most popular songs. Or Electric Lady Studios in New York that Jimi Hendrix built.
The list of famous recording studios is long because these are places where people get together in person to create art that reaches across generations and time. The shared experience of making music bonds them, allowing for creativity to soar and lasting memories to be made.
The Benefits of Co-Creating Music as a Team
Scientific studies have shown that when people get together to make music as a group, their focus and mood improve. The act of collaborating on writing a song triggers the release of oxytocin in the brain. This hormone is known to increase trust and empathy in people, resulting in positive social connections.
Over the years, we’ve proven through our team building experiences how the power of music can bond people, create memorable moments, and change lives. And while we offer a variety of events for groups of all sizes, in-person and virtually, our VIP Studio Experience is one of our most exclusive services. Think of it as the Rolex or Grammy-winner of leadership team development for those who have done every training imaginable but still struggle with finding time to connect as a group. It’s designed to break down silos and improve communication at the highest levels.
Why Choose SongDivision?
We partner with the most iconic VIP studios on the planet, where legendary artists like Queen, David Bowie, Willie Nelson, Taylor Swift, Snoop Dogg, and Harry Styles have recorded their hits.
These VIP studios include the Hideout Recording Studio in Nevada, Metropolis Studios in London, SonyTree Studios and Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, and Studios 301 in Sydney, to help bring these one-of-a-kind studio experiences to groups. No matter where your team is located, though, we’ll find a music studio for you.
How it works is your team of up to 30 people will collaborate on writing a song from scratch. Our world-class musicians will guide you along the way, helping you craft lyrics that focus on key ideas that are important to your leadership team or organization. Once the song is completed, your team will experience every stage of the recording process (with help from the music industry’s best studio engineers) from laying down tracks to dubbing to mixing and mastering. In the end, you’ll have a professionally produced song.
We’ve discovered that even the most skeptical executives quickly become engrossed in the music studio atmosphere. By the end, they’re in harmony and collaborating more effectively, all through the power of music.
Connect with us to help you create a VIP music experience that your C-suite executives and senior leaders will remember forever. And visit our blog for more stories about how the power of music can bond teams and inspire positive change in your company.
