Music Courses & Classes in London and Online
We offer a wide range of piano, singing and instrumental workshops from complete beginners to advanced standard, daytime, evening or weekend. We also offer music production, music theory, history, singing and choirs, orchestra and jazz ensembles.
Choosing your course
Based in the heart of Covent Garden, we have a Yamaha CFIIIS and Steinway D concert grand pianos, Yamaha acoustic pianos and two suites of digital pianos. Music students have access to practice rooms for the duration of their course and we use the latest versions of Sibelius, Logic and Max/MSP for our music technology courses.
Some of our courses are delivered online. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning.
Expert tutors
Our classes are taught by professional performers and practitioners, many of whom also teach at leading London universities and music conservatoires. We also offer advanced piano masterclasses with visiting performers and professors each year. Please refer to individual course outlines for individual staff biographies.
Studying at City Lit
City Lit students have a proud history of learning an instrument or singing from scratch as well as studying more advanced courses such as music theory exams, and preparing for advanced piano diplomas. Many of our jazz students form ensembles together and we frequently organise concerts and recitals in and around Central London.
Find a course
Browse our range of music courses in London and online below to choose your perfect option: both complete beginners and returning students are equally welcome at City Lit.
- Cello 2B
Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Polly HewettIf you have completed Cello 2A, or have had at least one year’s tuition (playing at grade 1 or 2 standard), explore cello technique and repertoire, including ensemble music. Break week 19th February 2025. - Classical guitar: advanced Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony RowdenFor experienced classical guitarists, this class will work on scales and arpeggios at grades 7 and 8, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Recorder ensemble: advanced Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caoimhe de PaorIf you are already experienced in recorder ensemble playing, join this small, friendly group to develop your ensemble skills playing Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary music. Break week: 19 Feb 2025.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Piano/keyboards 1C Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerThis is the third term in our beginners piano programme. If you have completed ‘Piano/keyboards 1B’ or have existing keyboard and music reading skills, this course will further develop your technique and musicianship.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - Piano/keyboards 2A Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis third year of our piano programme begins with repertoire of a grade 1 standard. Improve your technique, fluency of reading and playing, and exploring more complex rhythm patterns. For this course please purchase your own copy of: Piano Adventures Lesson book - 3b from Faber Music.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - Recorders 2B Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caoimhe de PaorA course for recorder players to develop technique further, explore repertoire, and learn how to play both solo and in ensemble. Suitable for those with at least one year's playing experience, and confident in music-reading. Break week: 19 Feb 2025.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00 - Sing soul and bluesCourse start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emzee HaywoodeEnjoy this exploration of classic soul tunes and blues vocal style and repertoire. Suitable for singers with experience in any style. Not suitable for absolute beginners to singing.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £181.00 - Piano/keyboards 1B Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerA near-beginners’ course for pianists. If you have completed Piano/keyboards 1A or and have basic keyboard and music reading skills in C position, this course will introduce you to more notes.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - Piano/keyboards 1E Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis 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 technique.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - Clarinet 1BCourse start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeLearn the basics of playing clarinet in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for those who've been learning for at least a term.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Music theory: grade 3 Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarha MooreDevelop your understanding of musical language by learning to read and write rhythm and melody in compound time, phrase structure and anacrusis (upbeat/pickup), transposing between clefs, major and minor keys up to four
sharps/flats. NB: break week 19th Feb 2024. - Piano repertoire Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelagh SutherlandIf you have a minimum playing standard of grade 8, come and explore the wealth of piano repertoire, concentrating on style and period. Broaden your interpretive skills and gain experience in performance practice. NB: no break week.Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £349.00 Concession £244.00 - Recorder ensemble: intermediate Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caoimhe de PaorExplore the weath of consort music for recorders in this practical worshop. Suitable for those with at least two years' playing experience, and confident in music-reading. Break week: 19 Feb 2025.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Piano/keyboards 4ACourse start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesFor pianists with around three years' experience. Improve your finger technique, coordination, phrasing, music
reading, and your confidence. - Piano workshop 7 Course start date: Thu 9 Jan 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Phillip Leslie, Lucia Sanchez de HaroIf you play piano at around grade 7 standard, join one of these lively workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with a focus on technique, tone production, pedalling and performance skills.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £181.00
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