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.
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.
- Introduction to music productionCourse start date: Fri 1 Jul 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaCome and learn the basics of recording and editing using a free or cheap digital audio program that can run on either Mac or PC. Turn your musical ideas into completed songs you can share!Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 - Piano/keyboards 1A
Course start date: Mon 11 Jul 2022 (and 8 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Polly HewettThis is the beginning of our piano programme: suitable for absolute beginners to both piano and music-reading. This classic course is the perfect way to start your piano playing.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 - Sing music theatre workshopCourse start date: Wed 13 Jul 2022 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Heather LongmanExplore music theatre singing and grow your knowledge of the repertoire in a supportive group workshop. Suitable for singers and actors wanting to improve their singing technique. Be guided through the basics to find the right singing qualities for this repertoire.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £81.00 - Piano: technique levels 5-7Course start date: Tue 19 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chryssa KasmaImprove your piano technique on this short, practical course. Learn exercises specifically tailored to unlock and improve your coordination and control at the piano.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £73.00 - Introduction to the orchestraCourse start date: Mon 19 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pauline GreeneWhat’s an orchestra? And why does it need a conductor? We’ll examine orchestral instruments and many works to answer these questions, discovering a blend of exciting sounds which communicates the composer’s intentions to the audience.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Choir at lunchtimeCourse start date: Mon 19 Sep 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard Hartley WilsonCome and spend your lunchtime singing a range of music, in interesting choral arrangements. It's good for the mind, body and spirit. Sing music from across all genres, have fun and leave with a spring in your step. There's no better pick-me-up at lunchtime! Break week 24th Oct 2022.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Songwriting workshop 1Course start date: Tue 20 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Polly HewettDiscover creative techniques to help structure your ideas into memorable melodies and catchy lyrics. Collaborate with other musicians, singers and songwriters to inspire you to compose new songs, and finish half completed songs.
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 £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Classical guitar: advancedCourse start date: Tue 20 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tony RowdenFor experienced classical guitar players, this online class will work on scales and arpeggios at grades 7 & 8, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music. This class will have occasional meetings in person at Keeley Street. The first will be on 25th October.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - City Lit a cappellaCourse start date: Wed 21 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Della RhodesThis established ensemble sings original arrangements of jazz and popular songs. Develop your listening, timing, intonation, musical memory, and team work. New members with good music reading and aural skills are welcome. The group mixes in-person rehearsal and online sessions, working to record our repertoire. And we will pursue opportunities to perform.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Ukulele: intermediateCourse start date: Thu 22 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin WheatleyIf you already play ukulele, come and learn new songs and tricks, chord theory, picking and split strokes, and apply these to popular and vintage tunes. Enjoy learning in a group. Classes may include singing along!Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - World music mix: rhythm driven tunes from Brazil, Cuba, Ghana and SenegalCourse start date: Fri 23 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarha MooreCome to play tunes from several traditions and two continents, working with complex rhythms in related and contrasting ways. There is a musical narrative that begins in Africa, travels to the Caribbean and South America, then back to Africa, carrying musical styles and rhythmic patterns. We will explore samples of this rhythmic timeline.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Jazz vocal improvisationCourse start date: Sat 24 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura ZakianLearn some approaches to improvisation over jazz tunes, what to listen for and what to study. You should already be accustomed to singing in the jazz idiom. Develop the confidence and 'know how' that will enable you to enjoy improvising. A vital supplement to the jazz singing courses.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Jazz piano: advancedCourse start date: Sat 1 Oct 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Della RhodesTackle challenging tunes and conventions in these online sessions, with more practice at 'comping' and improvising. Suitable for players who wish to continue this advanced study and new students with substantial jazz "chops".
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Introduction to contemporary classical musicCourse start date: Mon 31 Oct 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pauline GreeneDiscover key works of contemporary classical music, considering how they function as artworks and also the political and social context in which they were written.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Songwriting workshop 2Course start date: Tue 1 Nov 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Polly HewettContinue to study and use creative techniques to structure your ideas into memorable melodies and catchy lyrics. Collaborate with other musicians and songwriters to inspire you to compose new songs and finish half-completed songs. Live online sessions.
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 £129.00 Concession £84.00
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