Courses in London & Online
Thousands of short courses in London and online as well as longer skills-based courses and qualifications available to book online now!
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All our courses here at City Lit are taught by expert tutors such as published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals. Our friendly, supportive, and inspiring tutors are here to boost your confidence and motivate you at every step. We always ensure that your journey with us is enjoyable, positive, and thought-provoking.
We offer online courses and in-person courses. Our interactive online courses are taught live and in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. In-person courses are delivered at our modern college campus in London near Covent Garden.
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- French beginners: module 1
Course start date: Tue 4 Feb 2025 (and 6 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanLearn French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - Piano/keyboards 2B Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Simon AtkinsCan you play grade 1 standard pieces? Work on technique, fluency of reading and explore more complex rhythm patterns.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Piano/keyboards 2C Course start date: Sat 3 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jonathan WilsonMove beyond grade 1 piano repertoire and develop your technique and fluency. The repertoire in this module will encompass more complex rhythm patterns and scales from the grade 2 syllabus.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Piano/keyboards 1E Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cheslav SinghThis is the second year of our beginners piano programme and repertoire will be of a pre-grade 1 standard. Improve your eye/hand coordination, your reading and finger technique. Break weeks: 5th & 26th May 2025.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - String ensemble Course start date: Tue 14 Jan 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyCome and play string repertoire in a friendly group, and develop your confidence in ensemble playing. Suitable for those who have been playing violin, viola, cello or double bass for at least two years, playing at Grade 3 standard or above. Please click the 'start interview' button to apply. This is to make sure we have a balanced array of instruments for our ensemble. Break week 18th Feb 2025.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Folk and pop guitar 2CCourse start date: Sat 3 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HarrisonThis is term 3 of our 2nd year of popular guitar study where you will further develop your ability to play the acoustic guitar. Improve your technique, musicianship, and expand your repertoire of songs.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - French 2 upper: module 1 Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyCome and join this lively interactive intermediate French course in the heart of London. The course will give you a greater understanding of French and of the French speaking world. Suitable if you have completed a French 2 lower course or if you have recently studied French for 2 years.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Saxophone 2CCourse start date: Sat 3 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HarrisonFor saxophone players with 2 years of experience, who read music, and have experience of performing. Develop your sound, technique, music reading and musicianship. Emphasis on popular music and jazz in a group class, and includes practice at improvisation.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Jazz piano 3Course start date: Sat 3 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Della RhodesA chance for experienced jazz piano students to meet new challenges. Based on standard and unusual repertoire, we will develop 'comping' strategies and improvisation. No class on 31st May. - Folk and pop guitar: advanced Course start date: Sat 3 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: David HarrisonExperienced and able players may join our advanced level class for contemporary guitar study. Live sessions on Zoom.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Saxophone 1CCourse start date: Sat 3 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HarrisonFor players with 9 months' experience of playing the saxophone (tenor or alto) equivalent to completion of Saxophone 1a and 1b.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Folk and pop guitar 1CCourse start date: Sat 3 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony RowdenFor players who have learned a range of basic chords and can strum reliably, this 3rd term of guitar study will teach you new techniques and more challenging songs.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Jazz piano 2Course start date: Sat 3 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David FrankelTry more difficult tunes and conventions with more practice at 'comping' and improvising. You will need a working knowledge of jazz harmony in order to develop your playing on this course. Ideal for graduates of jazz piano 1.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Saxophone 3CCourse start date: Sat 3 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarha MooreIn this 3rd term of our 3rd year of saxophone study we will work to improve your technical ability, learn new jazz, pop, and ensemble repertoire, and improve your understanding of music theory.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Ballroom and Latin: beginnersCourse start date: Sat 3 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nuno SabrosoThis course is perfect for those who are new to Ballroom dance or looking to brush up on existing skills. Taught in a friendly and supportive atmosphere you will learn the basic steps and techniques of both Ballroom and Latin dance. No partner is required to join the course. You will perform with different members of the class, acquire some great dance knowledge and with the added benefit of feeling healthier!Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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