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
Most of our courses are currently delivered online. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning . For face-to-face classes at the college, see our information about staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit.
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
- Transcribe jazz solosCourse start date: Sun 24 Oct 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
A study and sharing group for experienced jazz players with a good working knowledge of harmony and experience of improvising. We will focus on in-depth listening and transcription of recorded examples by well known jazz musicians. Sessions will include demonstration and performance opportunities. Course dates: 24th October, 21st November, 12th December. 16th January 2021, 13th February, 13th March.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £115.00 - Acting: improversCourse start date: Wed 15 Sep 2021 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Continue your development as you explore a range of exercises and acting techniques that will illuminate and enliven a variety of scripts and scenes. Consolidate techniques and deepen your understanding in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £109.00 - Actor's voice: improversCourse start date: Sun 31 Oct 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
It's time to top up your vocal skills! This thorough and fun improvers' course will benefit your further vocal development as an actor or professional speaker. You will consolidate work on breath support and explore pitch and resonance.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £85.00 - Singing: grade 3-4 songsCourse start date: Sun 7 Nov 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Are you thinking of taking an exam in Singing (grade 3 or 4)? Come and study some of the pieces on the current Singing syllabuses (ABRSM/Trinity) to help you on your exam journey.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £48.00 - Viola workshopCourse start date: Sun 14 Nov 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Focus on technique and musicianship especially for viola: on playing on the C string, reading alto clef fluently, left-hand work and more. For viola players, and violin players who wish to add an extra string to their bow!
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £36.00 - Jazz ensemble playingCourse start date: Sun 19 Sep 2021
Location on this date: Online
If you already play jazz and have substantial understanding of jazz harmony, come and develop your aural, harmonic and rhythmic sense through practical study of jazz standards, improvisation and transcribed solos. While we may not play as a group at this time, you will be set practical tasks and learn useful approaches to develop your playing.This class will meet every 4 weeks. Online assessment for entry to this course can be arranged after you apply to music@citylit.ac.uk.
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 Concession £121.00 - Drumming: advancedCourse start date: Sun 19 Sep 2021
Location on this date: Online
Our advanced class is a great chance to practise all the essential popular grooves. Enhance and maintain your technique, reading and stamina. Sessions will be delivered online so you will use your own kit. This substantial course runs from September to March.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £309.00 Senior fee £309.00
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