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 theory, music tech, history, choirs, orchestra and jazz ensembles.
Choosing your course
Based in the heart of Covent Garden, we have two Model D Steinway 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.
Many 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.
- Medieval Christmas CarolsCourse start date: Wed 8 Dec 2021
Location on this date: Online
Discover the rich heritage of medieval Christmas carols. Learn about traditional forms of the carol and the history behind selected examples. You may also enjoy our related course Come and sing: medieval Christmas carols [external website].
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £18.00 - Great works: Mozart's Clarinet QuintetCourse start date: Thu 9 Dec 2021
Location on this date: Online
Explore this much-loved work by Mozart and learn about the performer and the instrument it was originally written for.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £24.00 - Great works: Walton's Symphony No 1Course start date: Thu 9 Dec 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Explore Walton's Symphony no 1 on this popular, short course.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £18.00 - Orpheus and Eurydice: A tragic love story in ancient literature and early modern operaCourse start date: Fri 10 Dec 2021
Location on this date: Online
Explore the story of Orpheus and Eurydice from the Roman poets Virgil and Ovid to Monteverdi and Gluck.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £18.00 - Piano taster
Course start date: Sat 11 Dec 2021Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
A fun introduction to the piano: learn the names of the notes and where they are, and how to play some simple tunes. Find out whether piano is for you!
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - String Winter schoolCourse start date: Mon 13 Dec 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Learn technique, repertoire and ensemble skills for all orchestral strings. Develop your confidence and make new string friends. For players at grade 3 or above.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £60.00 - Music history book clubCourse start date: Mon 13 Dec 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
The music history book club meets towards the end of each term to discuss novels and biographies with musical themes and references relevant to the music history programme. This term’s book is an important exploration of forgotten composers.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Christmas crooningCourse start date: Mon 13 Dec 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Don your sparkly jumpers and get into the Christmas spirit as you sing along to some Christmas classics.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Great works: The NutcrackerCourse start date: Mon 13 Dec 2021
Location on this date: Online
Reluctantly created by the hit duo of Tchaikovsky and Petipa in 1892, The Nutcracker has become a perennial Christmas favourite worldwide. Let’s explore the plot, characters, music and choreography; prepare to be enchanted!
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £18.00 - Great works: Saint-Saëns's Carnival of the animalsCourse start date: Tue 14 Dec 2021
Location on this date: Online
Explore Saint-Saëns's Carnival of the animals, the comical musical microcosm of zoology.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £18.00 - Come and sing: medieval Christmas carolsCourse start date: Wed 15 Dec 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
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! This course is a companion course to Medieval Christmas carols.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Piano/keyboards 2BCourse start date: Mon 10 Jan 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Can you play grade 1 standard pieces? Work on technique, fluency of reading and explore more complex rhythm patterns.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £121.00 - Advanced singing workshopCourse start date: Mon 10 Jan 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Explore the rich repertoire of classical song and develop expressive and communicative skills. This lively workshop is for experienced classical singers (at least five years' tuition). Break week: 14th February 2022.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £164.00 - Prepare for operaCourse start date: Mon 10 Jan 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Explore classical operatic repertoire in this dynamic workshop with an experienced tutor and a professional accompanist. Learn which styles suit your particular voice-type. You must have at least four years' classical vocal tuition and be able to learn new repertoire quickly. Break week: 14th February 2022.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £164.00 - Violin and viola advanced: workshopCourse start date: Mon 10 Jan 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
This course is for violin or viola players with at least five years’ experience. Come and enjoy working as a group with the tutor whilst learning repertoire, supported by technical studies.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £115.00
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