Lars is a graduate (Summa Cum Laude) of the prestigious Berklee College of Music where he studied with saxophone legends Joseph Viola, George Garzone and Bill Pierce. He was selected by Mr. Viola to receive the Joseph Viola Scholarship for Excellence in Classical Woodwind Performance.

Lars has lived and worked as a musician, teacher and composer in New York City for over 25 years. He has shared the stage with numerous respected musicians including Norah Jones, J.C. Hopkins, Amanda Monaco, Nicholas Walker, The Camaros, and more. Lars has composed music for off-Broadway productions featuring stars including Academy Award winner Melissa Leo, Anthony Rapp (Rent), Wilson Cruz (Rent), Mary Testa (Wicked, Guys & Dolls), Kathleen Chalfant, Kate Mulgrew (Star Trek: Voyager, Orange is the New Black), Adrienne Moore (Orange is the New Black), and more. And, Lars leads the Lars Jacobsen Trio. Lars has taught music for over 25 years and taught at Trevor Day School in Manhattan for 10 years.