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 production, music theory, history, singing and 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.
- Keyboard harmony and performance workshopCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ricardo GosalboA practical workshop integrating keyboard harmony with piano performance skills. Taught in-person on a grand piano, this workshop is aimed at classical pianists at any level with a music theory standard of grade 5+ and good sheet music reading skills. We shall deepen our understanding of musical works by studying the harmonic constructs that underpin them, tackle the technical challenges they present, and explore how harmonic analysis can inform our interpretative choices.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Piano/keyboards 1C
Course start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 7 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis is the third term in our beginners piano programme. If you have completed ‘Piano/keyboards 1B’ or have existing keyboard and music reading skills, this course will further develop your technique and musicianship.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Prepare for operaCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hakan VramsmoExplore 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.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 - Clarinet advanced workshopCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeThis course is for students who have a minimum of five years' experience on clarinet (playing at grade 6 standard or above), come and work on both technique and solo repertoire and enjoy some group playing. Offered every term.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Choral singing for pleasureCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard Hartley WilsonWhether 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: 20th February 2023.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Choir at lunchtimeCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
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 20th Feb 2023.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Piano/keyboards 1DCourse start date: Sat 21 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jonathan WilsonThis is the second year of our beginners piano programme and repertoire will be of a pre-grade 1 standard. Improve your eye/hand coordination, your reading and finger technique.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Piano/keyboards 2CCourse start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Gisela MeyerMove beyond grade 1 piano repertoire and develop your technique and fluency. The repertoire in this module will encompass more complex rhythm patterns and scales from the grade 2 syllabus.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 - Piano/keyboards 2BCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesCan 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 £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Piano/keyboards 1BCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesA near-beginners’ course for pianists. If you have completed Piano/keyboards 1A or and have basic keyboard and music reading skills in C position, this course will introduce you to more notes.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Violin and viola 1BCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Edmund TaylorLearn the basics of playing violin or viola in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for those who have been learning for at least a term. Break week 13 Feb 2023.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - Ukulele 3Course start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin WheatleyIf you already play ukulele, perhaps you have followed uke 1 and 2, 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 will include singing along!Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £118.00 - Ukulele 1Course start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin WheatleyLearn the essentials of playing the ukulele in this introductory course. You’ll learn complete songs from the first week. Strumming patterns will be taught and applied to various songs. By the end of term you should be able to accompany your own singing or play along to recordings.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £118.00 - Violin and viola 1ACourse start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyLearn the basics of playing violin or viola in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. For complete beginners. Continues to Violin and viola 1B next term.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Musicianship 2: bass clef, scales and rhythmCourse start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HarrisonIf you understand time signatures and major scales in C, F, Gand D, join this course to learn about minor scales and the bass clef, and to develop your rhythm writing and playing. Suitable for players of any instrument and singers. Break week: 21 Feb 2023.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00
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