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.
232 courses available
Cello 1ALearn the basics of playing this warm and mellow instrument in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. For complete beginners. Continues to Cello 1B next term.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May -4th June 2027Keeley Street
Wed 16 Sep 2026Shirley SmartFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00- Piano/keyboards 1E
This is the second year of our beginners' classical piano programme and is suitable for students working towards ABRSM Grade 1. Improve your eye/hand coordination, music reading and technique.
Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Piano: workshop 7
If you play piano at around grade 7 standard, join one of these lively workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with a focus on technique, tone production, pedalling and performance skills. This course is suitable for students working towards ABRSM Grade 7.
Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £230.00 - Jazz piano 4A continuation course for graduates of jazz piano 3. Learning standard and unusual repertoire, you will develop 'comping' strategies and your ability to improvise in jazz styles.
Keeley Street
Thu 17 Sep 2026David FrankelFull fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00 - Music theory at the keyboard: level 1
A practical, hands‑on 11‑week course designed for piano students who have completed Level 1B or equivalent. You will explore core music‑theory concepts at the keyboard, developing confidence in chords, harmony, cadences, and simple analysis, whilst strengthening your playing skills. This course is suitable for students working towards ABRSM Grade 1 Theory.
Keeley Street
Thu 17 Sep 2026Adam Parry-DaviesFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00 - Flute: advanced
This course is for flautists with at least 5 years training, or Grade 5+ standard, to advance their solo and ensemble playing in a variety of musical styles.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 30th May- 4th June 2027Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Piano/keyboards 1D online
This is the second year of our beginners piano programme and is suitable for students working towards ABRSM Grade 1. Improve your eye/hand coordination, your reading and technique.
Online
Thu 17 Sep 2026Elli TsampaFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Folk and pop guitar: advanced
For experienced and able players here is our advanced level class for contemporary guitar study.
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Classical singing: intermediate
A beginners workshop style class for singers who are looking to take the first steps into singing solo. Learn how to sing confidently with an accompanist through manageable exercises and challenges building to an entire song.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May- 4th June 2027
Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00 - Singing workshop (contemporary)
This lively online course teaches technique and songs in popular music styles of folk, jazz, pop, rock, and musical theatre. Develop your vocal technique and musicianship in this group class, interract with the tutor and classmates, add new songs to your repertoire. New students with experience of solo singing and some formal training are welcome to join the group.
Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00 - City Lit a cappellaThis 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 and perform our repertoire.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
- Piano: workshop 6
If you play piano at around grade 6 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with focus on technique, textural awareness, practice and performance skills. This course is suitable for students working towards ABRSM Grade 6.
Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £209.00 - Chamber music: intermediateDiscover the pleasure of playing in small, mixed instrumental ensembles, one per part, in a variety of repertoire. For classical instrumentalists at grade 3-5 standard, with some sight-reading skills. Groups will perform their pieces in an informal concert at the end of term. To apply for the ensemble please click the pink 'Start your interview' button and someone from the music department will be in touch.Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £244.00
- Ukulele: intermediate
If you have been playing ukulele for some time, come and learn new songs and techniques, picking and split strokes, and apply these to popular and vintage tunes. Enjoy learning and playing in a group. Classes will include singing along!
Keeley Street
Fri 18 Sep 2026Jake RodriguesFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Classical guitar 4A
For graduates of the level 3 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.
Keeley Street
Fri 18 Sep 2026Jeff RodriguesFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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