Piano Workshops in London
We offer a wide range of Piano wokshop classes for pianists of intermediate to advanced playing standard. To see our full sequence of piano classes listed in order from beginners upwards please visit the Piano Department Page.
On our in-person Piano workshop classes take place in our well equiped music rooms and the Markson Pianos Recital Room. You’ll play on Bosendorfer, Steinway and Yamaha grand pianos in front of your peers. You will need your own full-sized digital or acoustic piano at home to practice between lessons.
Our piano lessons are live, interactive, and taught by professional performers and practitioners, many of whom also teach at leading London universities and music conservatoires. Please refer to course outlines for individual staff biographies.
Everyone is welcome in our Piano workshops from level 4-8. Entry to Piano: repertoire workshop and Piano: advanced workshop classes is subject to audition. If you need help choosing the right level of class for you, please contact the Music Department.
- Contemporary piano workshopCourse start date: Wed 15 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lewis Kesterton, Maya-Leigh RosenwasserThis four-week Summer School workshop will introduce you to the vibrant world of contemporary piano music (20th Century onwards). From extended techniques and minimalism to graphic scores and prepared piano, this course aims to demystify contemporary repertoire and open up a whole new dimension in your pianism!
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00 - Piano: advanced performance workshop
Course start date: Thu 16 Jul 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexander BoydThe advanced performance workshop is for pianists playing at Grade 8 standard and above, comprising two three-hour sessions. This insightful class will address issues of interpretation and style as well as dealing with aspects of technique and performance practice.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Piano: multi-piano workshop Course start date: Fri 17 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nadia LassersonCity Lit's three-day intensive course returns for it's second year following last year's success! This course is designed for intermediate to advanced level pianists looking to explore the exciting world of multi-piano performance, under the expert guidance of acclaimed pianist and teacher Nadia Lasserson.
Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00 - Piano: introduction to improvisationCourse start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maya-Leigh RosenwasserThis improvisation short course is an accessible and friendly introduction to the many different ways we can improvise on our instruments!
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Piano: concerto workshopCourse start date: Mon 27 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lewis KestertonIf you've ever aspired to learn a piano concerto, now is your chance. This promises to be a fast-paced and exciting workshop taking you one step closer to your concerto debut!
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Piano: workshop 8 Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerIf you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance. This course is suitable for students working towards ABRSM Grade 8.
Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £265.00 - Piano: advanced workshop Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Petros MoschosCity Lit's most advanced, regular classes are for advanced pianists, whether performers or specialist teachers. This course is designed to continue to develop your technique, broaden your repertoire and increase your understanding of piano playing to the highest level. This course is suitable for students working towards ABRSM LRSM and FRSM Diplomas.
Entry to this course is subject to audition with the Head of piano. If you are interested in joining this class, please apply using the pink button; someone will be in touch with you to arrange an audition.
Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £279.00 - Piano: repertoire workshop Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026 (and 7 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. This course is suitable for students working towards ABRSM ARSM and LRSM Diplomas.
Please note that entry to this course is subject to audition with the Head of Piano. If you would like to apply, please click the pink button; someone from the music department will be in touch to arrange an audition.
Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £279.00 - Piano: workshop 7 Course start date: Thu 17 Sep 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Phillip LeslieIf 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. This course is suitable for students working towards ABRSM Grade 7.
Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £230.00 - Piano: workshop 6 Course start date: Thu 17 Sep 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yekaterina LebedevaIf you play piano at around grade 6 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with focus on technique, textural awareness, practice and performance skills. This course is suitable for students working towards ABRSM Grade 6.
Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £209.00 - Piano: intermediate repertoire workshopCourse start date: Fri 18 Sep 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary PrestonIf you play piano at around grade 5-6 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with focus on technique, textural awareness, practice and performance skills. This course is suitable for students working towards ABRSM Grades 5 & 6.
Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £230.00 - Piano: workshop 4/5Course start date: Sat 19 Sep 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesIf you play the piano between grade 4-5 standard, this workshop will help to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with a focus on technique, practice and performance skills. This course is suitable for students working towards ABRSM Grades 4 & 5.
Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £329.00 Concession £230.00 - Piano: the Chopin preludes project Course start date: Thu 24 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lewis KestertonCity Lit's acclaimed piano repertoire project returns for 2026-27! This year we will be preparing works by three composers with a focus on historical performance practice. For part 1, we will be playing the complete Chopin Preludes Op.28. Throughout the year, there will be opportunities for participants to visit, learn about and play their works on a variety of period pianos, an experience which will undoubtedly influence the way you approach these composers' repertoire on modern instruments in the future. This course is split into three ten-week parts across the academic year; you are welcome to come to as few or many parts as you like (see further details about each part below).
Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £279.00 - Piano: the Beethoven sonatas projectCourse start date: Thu 7 Jan 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lewis KestertonCity Lit's acclaimed piano repertoire project returns for 2026-27! This year we will be preparing works by three composers with a focus on historical performance practice. For part 2, we will be playing selected Beethoven Sonatas. Throughout the year, there will be opportunities for participants to visit, learn about and play their works on a variety of period pianos, an experience which will undoubtedly influence the way you approach these composers' repertoire on modern instruments in the future. This course is split into three ten-week parts across the academic year; you are welcome to come to as few or many parts as you like (see further details about each part below).
Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £279.00 - Piano: the Schubert impromptus and moments musicaux projectCourse start date: Thu 22 Apr 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lewis KestertonCity Lit's acclaimed piano repertoire project returns for 2026-27! This year we will be preparing works by three composers with a focus on historical performance practice. For part 3, we will be playing the completeSchubert Impromptus and Moments Musicaux. Throughout the year, there will be opportunities for participants to visit, learn about and play their works on a variety of period pianos, an experience which will undoubtedly influence the way you approach these composers' repertoire on modern instruments in the future. This course is split into three ten-week parts across the academic year; you are welcome to come to as few or many parts as you like (see further details about each part below).
Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £279.00
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