Jazz & popular music

Jazz & Popular Music Courses & Classes in London and Online

Do you want to take your first lessons on a popular instrument like Saxophone or Folk/Pop Guitar? Would you like to be a drummer?

Or are you already an experienced player now looking to develop your ensemble skills and boost your understanding of jazz harmony by playing jazz standards?

If you are a singer you might like to join our City Lit a cappella group and sing bespoke arrangements of famous songs at a variety of gigs each year.

Whatever your goals, explore our programme at City Lit and read our blog: Why learn Jazz? Embracing Transformation, Musicality & Expression

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. Jazz harmony, ear training and ensembles: advanced
    Course start date:  Fri 26 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Della Rhodes
    For this 3rd term of the year course we focus on ear training and jazz improvisation, applying theoretical understanding to practical ensemble situations. We will learn more jazz standards and unusual repertoire. This is musicianship training at a high level. New students may apply to music@citylit.ac.uk to arrange your assessment to join this class.



    Break week: 24th May.
    Full fee £379.00
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  2. Jazz harmony, ear training and ensembles: intermediate
    Course start date:  Tue 17 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Cerys Hogg
    Develop your jazz musicianship, repertoire, playing and improvising. Practise ear training, study jazz harmony, learn challenging repertoire. For players with established jazz education at foundation level. Assessment for entry to this course can be arranged after you apply to music@citylit.ac.uk. Break week: 29th October.
    Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £449.00 Concession £314.00
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