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- The music of CubaCourse start date: Wed 1 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shyam ShahArguably, no other music has been as influential as Cuban music in the 20th century. From being the foundation of Salsa music in the Americas, to its return home in Africa, the Cuban sound has travelled far and wide. But how did this relatively small island in the Caribbean have such a large musical influence, and why was it so readily accepted?Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Piano: return to playingCourse start date: Fri 3 May 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary PrestonDid you once play the piano? Are you thinking of returning to playing? This short course, taught in a friendly and supportive environment, will help you refresh your dormant skills and re-kindle your passion for playing.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00 - Sing jazz: EllingtonCourse start date: Tue 7 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare FosterSome of the best known songs were composed by Duke Ellington, and this 2nd edition of this course will guide you through several and prepare you to perform his remarkable work. Ideal for singers with enthusiasm for and experience in the jazz idiom.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00 - Sing jazz: advancedCourse start date: Tue 7 May 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare FosterFor vocalists with a sound technique and experience of jazz and Latin styles. Develop your solo performance and expand your repertoire. Challenging repertoire and vocalese will be taught and you will be invited to contribute repertoire of your choice.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00 - Musicianship for singers 3Course start date: Fri 17 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BeckmannFuther develop and apply your understanding of theory and musicianship in relation to singing. This course is for any singer who has basic knowledge of music theory and would like to improve the application of theory to their singing.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - World music: Brazilian ensembleCourse start date: Sun 19 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Luiz MoraisA day of of immersion in the diverse traditions and genres of popular music from Brazil, from Samba and Bossa nova to Choro and Baiao. Explore rhythm, harmony and improvisation in repertoire by master composers such as Tom Jobim, Pixinguinha, Dorival Caymmi and Hermeto Pascoal.
Tutor: Luiz Morais.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Musical analysis for audiences 2Course start date: Fri 7 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pauline GreeneExploring further beneath the surface of a musical work can help us decipher programme notes, understand the work’s context and a composer’s intentions, and greatly enhance our enjoyment of a performance.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00 - Introduction to music productionCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaCome and learn the basics of recording and editing so that you can turn your musical ideas into completed songs you can share!Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00 - Pentatonics and beyond: improvising in popular musicCourse start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HarrisonStudy how to improvise in popular music. These practical sessions are for players of any instrument. Get to grips with improvisation in this exploration of common scales and approaches to improv in pop, rock, blues, folk and jazz. We’ll look at blues scales, pentatonics, extension notes and more to help you get the most out of your improvisation.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £76.00 - Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £62.00
- Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £62.00
- Chamber music: introductionCourse start date: Tue 9 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerDiscover the pleasure of playing in small ensembles with varied instrumentation, with repertoire ranging from early to modern. For instrumentalists at Grade 3 standard or above who can read music confidently. - Music theory: introduction to score readingCourse start date: Tue 9 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trish ShawLearn to navigate diferent types of classical music scores, analyse musical features, and identify style and period. Suitable for those with music theory knowledge at equivalent of ABRSM Grade 5 and upwards.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Piano/keyboards: revision for levels 1 and 2Course start date: Tue 9 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesReinforce your basic piano skills, improve your reading, hand co-ordination and technique. This course will revise key topics from City Lit level 1 and 2 piano syllabus and is a great opportunity to keep learning throughout the summer!Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Orchestra workshopCourse start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
A fun, intensive workshop for players of orchestral instruments of Grade 6 level upwards, with good music reading skills. Please click the 'Start interview' button to apply.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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