Performing Arts Courses & Classes in London and Online
City Lit offers performing arts courses in the heart of Covent Garden in Central London during the evening, daytime and at weekends. Explore our range of subjects including acting, (including accredited acting courses), dance, radio and screen, and voice, speech and communication as well as a full range of music courses, such as piano, singing, strings and wind instruments to jazz and pop, music technology, music theory and history
Our courses are labelled clearly for beginners or those with previous experience and you can speak to a specialist advisor to help you choose the right level. If you would you like some help or advice:
For music courses email music@citylit.ac.uk. You can also view our music auditions and advice page.
For drama, dance and speech courses email drama@citylit.ac.uk
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- Presenting to camera for Vlog and YouTubeCourse start date: Tue 6 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kathryn WolfeDo you want to vlog or present on YouTube but don't know where to start? This course will cover what kit to use, and how to present to your viewers, whether streaming from home or on location. It’s a mix of presenting skills and technical advice for non-technical people, focussing on presenting and setting up your domestic recordings.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £159.00 - Aural training (solfa) intermediate 1Course start date: Mon 18 Sep 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Selena KayFurther develop your aural awareness with solfa. Break weeks: 23 Oct & 20 Nov 2023.
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 £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Keyboard harmony and improvisationCourse start date: Mon 24 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Simon AtkinsDevelop your analytical, melodic and harmonic understanding with the help of improvisation, covering a wide variety of styles. You'll become a more confident player as a result. It is possible to join a later module if you have appropriate skills. For players at Grade 5 and above. break weeks: 01, 08 & 29 May 2023 (bank holidays).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £179.00 - Piano/keyboards 5ACourse start date: Mon 18 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Simon AtkinsFor pianists with around four years' experience. Improve your finger technique, coordination, phrasing, music
reading, and 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 - Exploring classical music: module 1
Course start date: Tue 19 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Karen BetleyDo you want to know more about classical music? Explore selected topics and key works in Medieval to (early) Baroque music on this highly informative 10 week course. Ideal for people with no specialist knowledge. Break week: 24 Oct 2023.Full fee £169.00 - Flute: advancedCourse start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lindsey FillinghamThis online course is for flautists with at least 5 years training, or Grade 6+ standard, to advance their solo and ensemble playing in a variety of musical styles.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £169.00 - Classical guitar: advancedCourse start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tony RowdenFor experienced classical guitar players. Practise scales and arpeggios at grade 7 and 8, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music. Live classes online with one in-person meeting at Keeley Street on 30th May.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £169.00 - Music theory: Bach choralesCourse start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Oliver ChandlerLearn to name chords, cadences and recognise basic chord progressions in Bach’s 4-part chorale textures. NB: this course has a scheduled break on 25th October 2023.
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 - Storytelling for business and pleasure 1Course start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ariella EshedAll cultures respect the world of Story. The ability to tell Stories, in a variety of settings, is a skill that has seen a strong resurgence both in the workplace and in contemporary performance. Gain greater confidence in your communication skills and apply this to your wider experience. This course will be delivered in the college.Full fee £199.00 - Exploring classical music: module 3Course start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Neil LuckDo 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: 30 May 2023.Full fee £169.00 - Jazz piano 1Course start date: Thu 4 May 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Della RhodesIf you have pop piano training or equivalent keyboard harmony skill, come and tackle the easier end of the jazz piano repertoire in these online sessions. The focus is on jazz harmony and chord voicing, interpretation of a lead sheet and good timing. You'll need to play piano at grade 5 standard or higher.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £169.00 - Accents: London, General American and British regionalCourse start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jonathan MulquinExpand your skillset as an actor or as someone with an interest in speech and phonetics by mastering regional and international accents, including London; General American, and at least two regional British accents. This course will be delivered in the college.Full fee £159.00 - Songwriting podCourse start date: Tue 3 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Polly HewettApply creative techniques to structure your ideas into memorable melodies and catchy lyrics. Collaborate with other musicians and songwriters to inspire you to compose new songs and finish half-completed songs. Live, interactive sessions on Zoom.
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 £125.00 - Music theory: score reading and analysis level 5Course start date: Wed 17 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Oliver ChandlerLearn to navigate music scores and analyse basic structures. Learn to identify stylistic characteristics of music from different periods of music history, suitable for developing your understanding of music in its historical context, and to support the style identification elements of grade 5+ ABRSM exams. NB: no break week.
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 - Music theory: score reading and analysis level 6Course start date: Wed 24 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Oliver ChandlerLearn to navigate music scores, analyse basic structures (harmonic, motivic, and contrapuntal), and identify late-eighteenth and nineteenth-century stylistic characteristics.
NB: this course has a scheduled break week: 29 May 2024.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £179.00
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