Singing

Singing Lessons & Classes - Courses in London

Learn the fundamentals of singing or try out choral singing on our large range of courses for adults. Enjoy a short singing course with us in the evenings, daytime or at weekends.

Read our guide to choosing a singing class at City Lit.

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. Solo singing: introduction
    Course start date:  Fri 20 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ruth Beckmann
    A beginners workshop style class for singers who are looking to take the first steps into singing solo. Learn how to sing confidently with an accompanist through manageable exercises and challenges building to an entire song. Break week 1st November 2024.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £181.00
  2. Classical singing workshop
    Course start date:  Fri 20 Sep 2024 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ruth Beckmann
    A lively workshop class for singerswith a solid foundation in vocal technique and musicianship: employ your vocal technique in a more flexible and artistic way and deepen your understanding of critical evaluation of singing. Break week 1st November 2024.
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £209.00
  3. Sing jazz 1
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Laura Zakian
    Learn some standard repertoire and jazz protocols. Explore style, develop good timing and phrasing, breath control, and extend your vocal range. Not suitable for beginner singers but ideal for singers who are new to the jazz idiom.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00
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  4. Sing jazz: Fats Waller
    Course start date:  Tue 24 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Foster
    Fats Waller copyrighted over 400 songs, wrote many more, and this new course will guide you through several and prepare you to perform his memorable work. For singers with enthusiasm for and experience in the jazz idiom and newcomers to jazz are also welcome to join. no class on 15th October.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00
  5. Sing jazz: advanced
    Course start date:  Tue 24 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Foster
    For jazz vocalists with a sound technique and experience of jazz and Latin styles. Develop your solo performance and expand your repertoire in this further edition of our advanced class. Some repertoire and vocalese will be taught, and you will be invited to perform repertoire of your choice. no class on 15th October.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00
  6. Mindful singing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Foster
    Engage all your senses to connect mind and body awareness while singing. Explore how the psyche affects how we relate to singing. Learn ways to reduce anxiety and stagefright. This is a practical course in the classroom for singers in all styles, not an academic study. No class on 12th October.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00
  7. Celebrate in song
    Course start date:  Thu 10 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Trish Shaw
    Celebrate in song in this fun session, learning how to unleash your singing voice.
    Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00
  8. Christmas crooning
    Course start date:  Mon 9 Dec 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Richard Hartley Wilson
    Don your sparkly jumpers and get into the Christmas spirit as you sing along to some Christmas classics!
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  9. Christmas carols sing-along
    Course start date:  Thu 12 Dec 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Siobhan Blake
    Transport yourself into a joyous frame of mind and festive spirit as you sing through some of the most beautiful settings of medieval carols. Explore harmonic textures, musical interpretations, get technical tips for tricky corners and enjoy singing these wonderful pieces with others!
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
  10. Come and sing: Wicked
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 14 Dec 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Siobhan Blake, Richard Hartley Wilson
    Wicked - The hugely successful Broadway and international smash hit musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winne Holzman is being made into a feature film which will be in cinemas this year. Come and explore the highlights in several variations (solos, duets and ensemble numbers) at our friendly weekend workshop. 'No one mourns the wicked', 'The Wizard and I', 'One short day', 'Popular', 'Wonderful', 'For good', 'Dancing through life' and of course 'Defying gravity' are just some of the classic songs covered. There will be plenty of oppurtunities for solos over the course of the weekend.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00
  11. Sing with confidence
    Course start date:  Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Richard Hartley Wilson
    If you are nervous of singing in public, scared to open your mouth or just want to know how your voice works, this course is for you. Classes are fun and cover a wide range of musical styles, so there is something for everyone. Break week 17th Feb 2025.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £167.00
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  12. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00
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  13. Choral singing for pleasure
    Course start date:  Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Richard Hartley Wilson
    Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this choral class will give you something to look forward to on a Monday. We sing many genres from musical theatre to pop plus more traditional pieces. This course is very popular, so booking early is essential. Break week: 17th February 2025.
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £209.00
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  14. Singing 2
    Course start date:  Tue 14 Jan 2025 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Penelope Homer
    Continue your singing journey and explore your voice in the second year of our training programme. These classes will further develop your singing voice and musicianship skills through a selection of technical exercises and songs from a variety of genres to suit all musical tastes.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £181.00
  15. Contemporary choir
    Course start date:  Tue 14 Jan 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Katherine Strohmaier
    Avoid the rush hour and spend your evening singing a range of contemporary choral music, with this fun hour long blast of feel good music. Sing music from the world of Pop, Rock, Jazz and Musical Theatre, have fun and leave with a spring in your step!
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £111.00
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