Performing Arts Courses & Classes in London and Online
City Lit offers performing arts courses in the heart of Covent Garden in Central London during the evening, daytime and at weekends. Explore our range of subjects including acting, (including accredited acting courses), dance, radio and screen, and voice, speech and communication as well as a full range of music courses, such as piano, singing, strings and wind instruments to jazz and pop, music technology, music theory and history
Our courses are labelled clearly for beginners or those with previous experience and you can speak to a specialist advisor to help you choose the right level. If you would you like some help or advice:
For music courses email music@citylit.ac.uk. You can also view our music auditions and advice page.
For drama, dance and speech courses email drama@citylit.ac.uk
- Violin and viola 5Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyA course for those who have been playing for around 4 years. You should demonstrate confidence in the first 3 positions and show some confidence in 4th position. You should be developing a good sound quality with the bow and be able to work with a variety of bowing techniques. Break week 27th May 2025.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00 - Musicianship 3: harmony and ear trainingCourse start date: Tue 6 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cerys HoggDevelop your understanding of how harmony is generated, and related aural skills, by reading, writing, listening and singing in these practical sessions. Study scales, intervals and pitch notation, part singing, harmony and chord symbols. You must be able to read music already, and preferably be able to sing in tune.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Jazz crooningCourse start date: Tue 6 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare FosterLearn to sing repertoire from the 1930s to the 1950s, as sung by Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and Julie London. Swing tunes, easy listening genre, Latin and blues orientated repertoire. You will be encouraged to perform prepared songs as part of the course. This course is not for beginners to singing.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00
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