Strings in an Hour
From never touching a violin to playing in an orchestra, in under an hour.
About
Strings in an Hour begins with a moment of inspiration. Your group listens as professional instructors perform a beautiful piece, then hears the surprising news: in less than an hour, they will be playing too.
Doubt quickly turns to curiosity as each person receives a classical string instrument, either a violin or a viola. The instructors guide everyone through a first lesson on holding the instrument, using the bow and finding the notes.
Step by step, each section learns its own part of the final piece, gaining confidence with every run-through.
Finally, with a specially created backing track, the two sections come together and make beautiful music. For a room full of beginners, hearing themselves sound like a real orchestra is a moment of genuine pride.
Learning outcomes
Strings in an Hour uses the power of music to bring teams together and achieve something that seems impossible at first. Within minutes, people who believed they had no musical ability are playing their first notes.
Few people could learn an instrument in under an hour alone. As a group, with the right coaching and a shared goal, it becomes possible, showing how quickly people learn when they feel supported.
Each section must listen to the other and stay in time, which builds empathy, courage and focus in a natural way.
Making music together releases a wave of positive energy and leaves everyone uplifted. The performance becomes a story the team will share for years and a reminder of what it can achieve together.
Program flow
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Listen first
Instructors perform a piece and reveal that everyone will soon be playing.
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Pick up an instrument
Each person receives a violin or viola and learns to hold and bow it.
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First lesson
Instructors guide the group through notes, bowing and timing step by step.
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Learn your part
Each section practices its own part of the final piece.
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Perform
With a backing track, both sections play the piece as one orchestra.
What is included
Included
- Dedicated facilitation team
- Professional string instructors
- Violins and violas for every participant
- Specially created backing track
- Final group performance
Not included
- Venue fees
- Food and beverages
- AV equipment
- Local transportation
- Custom printing
Frequently asked questions
What is the group size range?
10 to 500 guests, all playing together.
How much time does it take?
About 1.5 hours from start to finish.
Do we need to read music?
No. The session is designed for complete beginners, and everything is taught step by step.
Can it run indoors or outdoors?
It is set up indoors, in a meeting room, ballroom or event hall.
Which instruments will we play?
Each person plays either a violin or a viola.
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Request a quote for Strings in an Hour
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