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
- Piano/keyboards 1E
Course start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis 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 finger technique.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Piano/keyboards 1CCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis 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 £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Piano/keyboards 2CCourse start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Gisela MeyerMove beyond grade 1 piano repertoire and develop your technique and fluency. The repertoire in this module will encompass more complex rhythm patterns and scales from the grade 2 syllabus.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 - Music theory: counterpoint 3Course start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023
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 30th May 2023.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Piano/keyboards 2ACourse start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis third year of our piano programme begins with repertoire of a grade 1 standard. Improve your technique, fluency of reading and playing, and exploring more complex rhythm patterns.
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 - Piano/keyboards 1ACourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis is the beginning of our piano programme, designed for absolute beginners to both piano and music-reading. This classic course is the perfect way to start your piano playing.
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 - Exploring classical music: module 3Course start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Edward BreenDo 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 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Storytelling for business and pleasure 1Course start date: Thu 19 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: John EastmanAll 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 wider experience. This course will be delivered online.
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 £199.00 - Classical guitar: advancedCourse start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tony RowdenFor experienced classical guitarists. This online class will work on scales and arpeggios at grades 7 and 8, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music. There will be one meeting at City Lit on February 21st.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £118.00 - English pronunciation: stage 3Course start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: David John GwillimDesigned for fluent non- native students and all who have completed 'English Pronunciation' stages 1 and 2. Conversation and the reading aloud of a variety of texts will help to pinpoint those pronunciation worries still to be addressed.
This course will be taught online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Piano/keyboards 1FCourse start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Edward HendersonThis 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.
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 - Singing 1Course start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Hakan VramsmoStart singing and explore your voice in this fun, confidence-building course. These classes will introduce you to healthy use of your singing voice and basic musicianship through a selection of songs from a variety of genres.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - English pronunciation: stage 2Course start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: David John GwillimDesigned for people who have completed ‘English Pronunciation: stage 1’ although new students with sufficient skills can join. Develop confidence and clarity, explore diphthongs and triphthongs, inflection and the rhythms of Standard English. This term the course will be taught online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Exploring classical music: module 2Course start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Neil LuckDo you want to know more about classical music history? Explore selected topics and key works in Baroque to Classical music on this highly informative 10 week course. Ideal for people with no specialist knowledge. This course has a scheduled break week: 21 February 2023.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Song writing workshopCourse start date: Tue 2 May 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Polly HewettContinue your study of creative techniques to structure your ideas into memorable melodies and catchy lyrics. Collaborate with other songwriters to inspire you to compose new songs and develop songs you have started. New students with relevant experience and commitment are welcome to join these live online sessions.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00
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