Online Courses

Tenso CONNECT Online Courses

At Tenso CONNECT, we are excited to offer a series of online courses tailored to the growth and success of our interns. These courses will explore key areas we believe are essential for developing effective communicators and leaders within their communities. Topics will range from audition preparation and career development as a professional musician to maintaining mental health in the demanding world of music. Each course will be led by renowned experts in their fields, ensuring that our interns receive top-tier guidance and insights.

A core mission of Tenso CONNECT is to enrich the wider choral community. To extend the benefits of this program beyond our interns, we will make recordings of these courses available on CONNECTspace, offering valuable knowledge to all who are passionate about choral music. Now, online courses are streamed!

Desicion-Making Boundaries by Jenni Reinecke Session 1

Trainer Jenni Reinecke tells, how do artists know when to commit and when it’s better to decline. She makes interns explore strategies for making clear, confident choices in projects, collaborations, and personal initiatives.

Leading from Below: Communication & Leadership in Every Role by Jenni Reinecke Session 2

Trainer Jenni Reinecke explains, leadership is not about titles but about how we listen, ask, and collaborate. She open a space to work on communication tools that make even difficult conversations constructive and empowering.

Money Matters: Taking Charge of Your Finances as a Musician by Jenni Reinecke

Trainer Jenni Reinecke explains, a practical guide for musicians navigating the unique financial challenges of the music industry.

Boost Your Online Visibility as an Artist – Focus on Instagram by Elisabeth Köstner

Trainer Elisabeth Köstner explains, Instagram is one of the most powerful social media platforms today, and for artists, it’s a key tool to connect with fans, engage supporters, and catch the eye of potential collaborators or employers. And she answers the question: how do you build a professional, impactful Instagram presence?

Building Audiences Through Media: Storytelling in the Digital Age by Taner Turna

Trainer Taner Turna explains, reaching people today means more than gaining followers – it’s about building lasting connections. This session explores how newsletters, social media, podcasts and videocasts can serve as tools for audience growth when guided by strong storytelling.

Who Could Fund Your Next Project - and How Do You Get Them Interested? by Sophie Dowden

This interactive session explores how you can design and frame your projects to attract different kinds of funding. Through case studies and best practices from across Europe, we will look at diverse financing models.

Authentic Artist Branding: Build Your Network with Smart Content Marketing by Elisabeth Köstner

This session explores, Content marketing is about building a relationship with my offering, my brand – with me. This workshop is all about discovering this kind of content for yourself: How can I authentically showcase what I do as an artist or cultural creator?

From Access to Belonging: Rethinking inclusion, accessibility, diversity and equity in choral practice
by Borja Juan Morera

This online session invites participants to go beyond the surface of inclusion and accessibility, exploring how choral practice can become a living experience of connection, creativity, and care.