Piano/keyboards: intermediate

For pianists playing at around grade 4-5 standard. Improve your technique, coordination, phrasing, music reading, aural skills and playing confidence.

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Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.

6 Dates Available

  • Start Date: 16 Sep 2026
    End Date: 25 Nov 2026
    Wed (Evening): 18:15 - 20:15
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: ME227A
    Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £329.00 Concession £230.00
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  • Start Date: 17 Sep 2026
    End Date: 26 Nov 2026
    Thu (Daytime): 12:15 - 14:15
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: ME228A
    Tutors:  David Frankel
    Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £230.00
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  • Start Date: 13 Jan 2027
    End Date: 24 Mar 2027
    Wed (Evening): 18:15 - 20:15
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: ME227B
    Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £329.00 Concession £230.00
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  • Start Date: 14 Jan 2027
    End Date: 18 Mar 2027
    Thu (Daytime): 12:15 - 14:15
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
    Course Code: ME228B
    Tutors:  David Frankel
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £209.00
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Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £329.00 Concession £230.00

What is the course about?

Consolidate your skills at a grade 4-5 standard and gain experience by playing in front of others. Achieve greater confidence in hand co-ordination, rhythmical work and tonal range. Improve your musicianship, keyboard harmony skills and aural awareness. You will also develop your theoretical knowledge in order to fully understand the pieces you are playing.

What will we cover?

  • Developing dynamic/tonal range
  • Increasing co-ordination skills in a variety of articulations
  • Technique, style and performance skills will be discussed
  • Developing a practice routine and strategies for effective practice
  • Course repertoire will be of around grade 4 standard 
  • Scales and Arpeggios.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

  • Perform at least 3 pieces on the piano from the class repertoire
  • Be able to produce a good quality of tone and convincing dynamic range
  • Play a variety of scales and arpeggios fluently
  • Play using a variety of articulation/touches.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Students should have completed a City Lit Piano/keyboards level 4 class or its equivalent as this course draws on material of Grade 4+ standard. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.

 

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.
You will learn through:

  • tutor explanation and demonstration
  • group playing and individual demonstration tasks

To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 30-60 minutes, 4-5 times per week.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Students should have access to a full-size digital or acoustic piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each). To see the repertoire and any required music books you will need to bring to this course please refer to our list as follows: City lit piano repertoire books

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

This course comprises of three terms spread across the academic year, after which you may continue to Piano workshop 4 or 5, or you may repeat the course to gain more experience at the same level.

City Lit offers a wide range of piano classes from beginner to advanced levels. If you are new to City Lit piano classes, please take a moment to read our Piano Department page which lists our full sequence of piano classes.

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Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.