Music

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.

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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.

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  1. Exploring classical music: module 3
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Neil Luck
    Do you want to know more about classical music history? Explore selected topics and key works in Romantic and modern music on this highly informative 10 week course. Ideal for people with no specialist knowledge. Please note this course has a mid-term break: 28 May 2024.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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  2. Piano/keyboards 3C
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lindsey Fillingham
    Work on grade 3 standard repertoire to improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.



    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 £159.00
  3. Classical guitar 1B
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 26 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jeff Rodrigues
    This 2nd term of study is for players who have 3 months experience of learning classical guitar and can play and read one octave from G to G.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
  4. Jazz crooning
    Course start date:  Wed 1 May 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Emzee Haywoode
    Sing repertoire from the 1930s to the 1950s, as sung by famous names. Swing tunes, easy listening genre, Latin and blues orientated repertoire. You will be encouraged to perform prepared songs as part of the course.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  5. Music production with Logic
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 8 May 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Max La Villa
    Logic is the industry standard music production software for Apple Mac computers. Discover audio recording and processing, MIDI composition and recording and effective use of Logic’s own high quality software instruments.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  6. Mixing and music production techniques
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Max La Villa
    Ideal if you know the basics of music production but want your music to sound more polished and professional. Tips and tricks for mixing, using compressors, limiters, EQ, reverb and other devices.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
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  7. Ukulele: intermediate
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 16 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Martin Wheatley
    If you already play ukulele, perhaps you have followed uke 1 and 2, come and learn new songs, 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 £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  8. Ukulele ensemble
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 16 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Martin Wheatley
    An ensemble ukulele class with individual parts. For experienced players who read chord symbols and tablature, although tab reading is not a mandatory requirement. Challenging and fun - the music/repertoire will be tailored to your various abilities.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
  9. Violin and viola 3A
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 16 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Robert Puzey
    This course is for players who have been learning violin/viola for two to three years (playing at Grade 2-3 standard), take the next step to learn vibrato, positions above 1st, and improved bow control. This course continues with Violin and viola 3B next term.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  10. Clarinet 2A
    Course start date:  Mon 16 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  George Sleightholme
    This course is for students who have played Bb clarinet for at least a year. Come and improve your technique and performance skills, and explore a variety of styles and repertoire. Continues to Clarinet 2B next term.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  11. Ukulele 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 16 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jake Rodrigues
    For ukulele players who have completed a beginners' course or have played for a while. Refine your technique, get a better understanding of fretboard navigation, and learn to play new songs.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
  12. Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  13. Folk and pop guitar 3A
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 17 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Harrison
    For experienced players, our third year of study will develop your rhythmic playing and your interpretation of chord charts using bar chords, mobile scales, bass lines and melody work. Vast and varied repertoire. Playing techniques can apply to acoustic and electric guitar.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  14. Classical guitar 3A
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 17 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Tony Rowden
    For graduates of the level 2 course and other experienced players of Spanish classical guitar. This class will work on scales and arpeggios at grades 4 and 5, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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