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.
- Cello advanced workshop
Course start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Una BirtchnellA group cello class for those who have been playing for at least four years, and are at least Grade 5 standard. You will explore solo and ensemble repertoire, play in all clefs and in positions including thumb position. This course is offered every term.
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 - Cello workshop Course start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Una BirtchnellCome and develop your technique and musical skills through playing ensemble and solo repertoire. This course is for students playing at Grade 4 standard at least.
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 4CCourse start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Edward HendersonWork on grade 4 standard repertoire to improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00 - Piano/keyboards 1E Course start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emiko IguchiThis 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 technique.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £174.00 - Music theory: counterpoint 3Course start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Selena KayExplore the art of counterpoint, a musical technique in which two or more melodies are combined to create a highly engaging musical texture. This term will focus on imitative forms including invention, canon and fugue, as well as analysing examples of counterpoint in repertoire from the Baroque period to Twentieth Century. Break week: 25 May 2026
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00 - Piano/keyboards: intermediateCourse start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesFor pianists playing at around grade 4-5 standard. Improve your technique, coordination, phrasing, music reading, aural skills and playing confidence.
Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £223.00 - Recorder ensemble: advanced Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caoimhe de PaorIf you are already experienced in recorder ensemble playing, join this small, friendly group to look at developing consort playing skills in Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary styles.
Break weeks
Term 1 27th - 31st Oct 2025
Term 2 16th - 20th Feb 2026
Term 3 25th - 29th May 2026Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £209.00 - Classical guitar 1CCourse start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony RowdenContinue to learn classical style and guitar technique in this 3rd term of beginners' study. Improve your music reading and understanding of guitar tablature.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Piano: advanced workshop Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Petros MoschosCity Lit's most advanced, regular classes are for advanced pianists, whether performers or specialist teachers. This course is designed to continue to develop your technique, broaden your repertoire and increase your understanding of piano playing to the highest level.
Entry to this course is subject to audition with the Head of piano. If you are interested in joining this class, please apply using the pink button; someone will be in touch with you to arrange an audition.
Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £265.00 - Clarinet repertoire workshop Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeThis course is for students who have a minimum of four years' experience on clarinet (playing at grade 5 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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Recorders 2C Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caoimhe de PaorA course for recorder players to develop technique further, explore repertoire, and learn how to play both solo and in ensemble. Suitable for those with at least one year's playing experience, and confident in music-reading.
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 - Piano: repertoire workshopCourse start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelagh SutherlandIf you have a minimum playing standard of grade 8, come and explore the wealth of piano repertoire, concentrating on style and period. Broaden your interpretive skills and gain experience in performance practice.
Please note that entry to this course is subject to audition with the Head of Piano. If you would like to apply, please click the pink button; someone from the music department will be in touch to arrange an audition.
Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £265.00 - Cello 1C Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Learn the basics of playing cello in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for those who have been learning for at least two 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 - Cello 2C Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
If you have completed 'Cello 2B, or have had at least one year’s tuition (playing at around grade 2 standard), explore cello technique and repertoire, including ensemble music.
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 - Sing soul and blues Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emzee HaywoodeEnjoy this further exploration of classic soul tunes and blues vocal style and repertoire. This course follows last term's edition and new singers are welcome to join.
Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00
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