Workshops and Mentorship
Lone Larsen has 25 years of experience in leading workshops that inspire and challenge comfort zones in a safe and open environment. Her method of creative co-creation and improvisation fosters playfulness while achieving high artistic results.
“Lone is truly an incredible educator, and stepping out of my comfort zone with her has felt both safe and empowering!”
— Emil Kristoffersen Börö,
Conducting masterclass Norway
Example workshop with music students in Holstebro, Denmark
On conducting.
When conducting, the body is a reflection of the musical flow. It requires body awareness to understand which muscles should be relaxed and which should be engaged in order to best serve the music at each moment. Singing is a play with air, and it is the conductor’s role to inspire this in their communication with the singers. Clear gestures, balance, and airflow are essential ingredients for expressing the music and a positive leadership—where each singer feels appreciated at the right moment—form the foundation for the singers to be able to perform beyond what they thought possible, uniting in a shared, powerful expression.
“She helped me tremendously in shaping, structuring, and refining my ideas with great care, support, and dedication. Her guidance made a meaningful impact on my work.”
— Netta Shaher, Composer, Creater of Vocal Art workshops
“When I get stuck in my conducting gestures, Lone can immediately and precisely pinpoint what is missing and show me what I can do instead. She generously shares her knowledge and asks where I want to go with the music and suggests tools to help me get there. I always leave the lessons feeling inspired and joyful, even when I’ve just realized something I need to work on. Because I understand how to do it and know that I can.”
— Emelie Stolpe Marklund, Vocal Coach, Music Teacher, Organist
For me, music is about connection
— connecting with ourselves, with each other, and with a deeper sense of purpose– our WHY!
When we truly listen and allow ourselves to be fully present in the music, we tune into each other and enter a shared flow where we find true synchronicity. We create space for emotions and new ideas to evolve, for trust to grow, and for something meaningful to emerge.
I believe that stepping outside our comfort zones is where real magic happens. This is why I strive to create a safe space where singers dare to take risks, explore their full potential, and experience the power of creative co-creation—a way of making music that blends artistic excellence with playfulness, curiosity, and deep musical connection. Music has the power to move people, to bring us closer together, and remind us of our shared humanity. That is a great source of inspiration.
"Being playful and serious at the same time is entirely possible and defines the ideal mental state."
—John Dewey (1859–1952), philosopher.
From power over to power with
Leadership
Choral singing is not only an artistic form of expression, but also a powerful tool for promoting well-being and personal development. When fostering a respectful leadership approach based on “power with” rather than “power over,” singing and music can be keys to build trust and creative collaboration. By cultivating courage, presence and community through music, we can create an inclusive and creative atmosphere that empowers people to think in new ways, to dare to be vulnerable, and to develop together.
Example Community Art workshop with Folkoperan, Sweden
Let’s explore music together!
Singers, Community Art projects, conductors, leaders