Performing arts

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)danceradio and screen, and voice, speech and communication as well as a full range of music courses, such as pianosingingstrings and wind instruments to jazz and popmusic technologymusic 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

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. Classical guitar: advanced
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kevin Cahill
    For experienced classical guitar players. Practise scales and arpeggios at grade 7 and 8, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and contemporary music.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00
  2. Classical guitar 3C
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kevin Cahill
    For experienced classical guitar players, this is last part of the 3rd year of study. Practise scales and arpeggios, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music. Live classes online.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00
  3. Flute: advanced
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lindsey Fillingham
    This 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.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00
  4. Singing 2
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Trevor Alexander
    Continue your singing journey and explore your voice in the second year of our training programme. These classes will further develop your singing voice and musicianship skills through a selection of technical exercises and songs from a variety of genres to suit all musical tastes.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00
  5. Clarinet repertoire workshop
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  George Sleightholme
    This 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.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00
  6. Cello 1C
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Polly Hewett
    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.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00
  7. Cello 2C
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Polly Hewett
    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.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00
  8. Violin and viola 1B
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Hristo Dunev
    Learn the basics of playing violin or viola in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for those who have been learning for at least a term.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00
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  9. Piano/keyboards 3B
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ana Claudia Magalhaes
    Can you play grade 2 standard pieces? Improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence in this second term of level 3.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  10. City Lit a cappella
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Blended (learn both online and in-person)

    Tutors:  Della Rhodes
    This 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. We perform every term. Our class sessions are a mix of classroom and 'zoomsingland'.



    This course will be delivered online and in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00
  11. Singing 3
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Heather Longman
    Develop your singing journey and explore your voice in the third year of our training programme. These classes will further advance your singing voice and musicianship skills through a selection of technical exercises and songs from a variety of genres to suit all musical tastes.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £167.00
  12. Violin and viola 3C
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Hristo Dunev
    If you have been learning violin/viola for two to three years (playing at grade 2-3 standard), take the next step to learn vibrato, positions above 1st, and improved bow control.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00
  13. Clarinet 5C
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  George Sleightholme
    This course is for students who have a minimum of four years' experience (playing at around grade 4-5 standard). Come and work on both technical and solo work, and enjoy learning some ensemble repertoire.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00
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