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 a Yamaha CFIIIS and Steinway D concert grand 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.
- Exploring classical music 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Edward BreenDo you want to know more about Western classical music? Explore selected topics and key works in Romantic music on this informative course. Ideal for people with no specialist knowledge.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00 - Piano/keyboards 1B
Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 5 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarha MooreThis is the second course in our series of classes for beginner pianists. If you have completed Piano/keyboards 1A or have basic keyboard and music reading skills, this course will help you build on your knowledge and pianistic ability.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00 - Piano/keyboards 2C Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cheslav SinghThis 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 £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00 - Classical singing: advanced workshop Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hakan VramsmoExplore the rich repertoire of classical song and develop expressive and communicative skills. This workshop is for experienced classical singers (at least five years' tuition). Click the pink Start Your Interview button, and the Music Department will contact you to arrange authorisation to enrol.
Break weeks
Term 1 27th - 31st Oct 2025
Term 2 16th - 20th Feb 2026
Term 3 25th - 29th May 2026Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £223.00 - Violin and viola 3C Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyIf you 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.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Clarinet 1C Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeLearn the basics of playing clarinet in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for those who've been learning for at least 2 terms.
Break weeks
Term 1 27th - 31st Oct 2025
Term 2 16th - 20th Feb 2026
Term 3 25th - 29th May 2026Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Piano/keyboards 3CCourse start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jonathan WilsonWork on grade 3 standard repertoire to improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and technique, and improve your confidence.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00 - Clarinet advanced workshop Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
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.
Break weeks
Term 1 27th - 31st Oct 2025
Term 2 16th - 20th Feb 2026
Term 3 25th - 29th May 2026Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £181.00 - Clarinet: intermediate Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeThis course is for students who have played Bb clarinet for at least 2 years. Come and improve your technique and performance skills, and explore a variety of styles and repertoire.
Break weeks
Term 1 27th - 31st Oct 2025
Term 2 16th - 20th Feb 2026
Term 3 25th - 29th May 2026Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00 - Classical singing workshop Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hakan VramsmoA lively workshop class for singers with 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 weeks
Term 1 27th - 31st Oct 2025
Term 2 16th - 20th Feb 2026
Term 3 25th - 29th May 2026Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £223.00 - Piano/keyboards 1F Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Simon AtkinsThis is the final term of our beginners piano programme. For pianists who can play tunes and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00 - City Lit wind ensemble: intermediate Course start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pamela Pecko SmithExplore the wonderful repertoire for mixed wind ensemble, developing your technical, musical and ensemble skills. You need to play an orchestral wind instrument (including saxophone) at grade 3 standard or higher.
Break weeks
Term 1 27th - 31st Oct 2025
Term 2 16th - 20th Feb 2026
Term 3 25th - 29th May 2026Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00 - folk and pop guitar 1BCourse start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HarrisonCome and learn to play more songs! This second term of study will suit you if you have experience of tuning your guitar efficiently, know note names up to the fourth fret, and can play essential folk chord shapes.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Composition techniques Course start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Edward HendersonLearn techniques for composing your own music for instruments and/or voices. Suitable for students with knowledge of music theory grade/level 6 standard. Break Weeks: 28th Oct 2025, 17 Feb and 26 May 2026
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £181.00 - Piano: workshop 4/5Course start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesIf you play the piano between grade 4-5 standard, join one of our workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with a focus on technique, practice and performance skills.
Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £209.00
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