Thessaloniki: Learn an Ancient Music Instrument - The Lyre of Apollo

In the SEIKILO Museum and our expanding lyre ecosystem, we consider the lyre a living instrument, worth teaching and performing with as much, if not more, than any other. To that end, we offer exclusive workshops on the ancient lyre and frame drum for amateur and professional musicians, as well as for anyone wishing to enjoy the lyre experience without the need for previous music knowledge.

Let us know what your musical background is so that we can craft the best possible experience for you!

Discover the fabled instrument of Apollo and play as the ancients played. Ever wondered how Homer’s or Sappho’s words sounded when accompanied by the lyre? Explore the incredible potential of the lyre, while playing on unique, hand-crafted instruments provided by the master luthiers of the LUTHIEROS family, the most well-known musical instrument brand that focuses on ancient world music.

Υou will have the chance to hear and play the ancient Greek lyre, a music instrument invented thousands of years ago. How are we going to do that?

First, we will take a closer look at the sound and the aesthetics of a reconstructed ancient Greek lyre, learn about the music system of antiquity and play the lyre on the spot! Then, we are going to learn how to play the “Epitaph of Seikilos”, the oldest complete melody (with lyrics) that survives today! You will soon realize that this ancient musical instrument is much simpler to learn than a guitar or most of the other modern instruments, and this is probably why it was used as a teaching tool for almost every youth who lived in ancient Greece.

A truly one-of-a-kind experience that is offered only by SEIKILO Museum.

An ancient Greek lyre will be provided to each of the participants during this experience. These are one-of-a-kind music instruments handcrafted by the world-renowned niche brand LUTHIEROS.

There is no need to be a musician or have any kind of former musical education. In case you are a professional musician, this experience can be tailored to your level of knowledge, just let us know in advance.