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All our courses here at City Lit are taught by expert tutors such as published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals. Our friendly, supportive, and inspiring tutors are here to boost your confidence and motivate you at every step. We always ensure that your journey with us is enjoyable, positive, and thought-provoking.
We offer online courses and in-person courses. Our interactive online courses are taught live and in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. In-person courses are delivered at our modern college campus in London near Covent Garden.
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- String ensembleCourse start date: Sat 27 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyCome and play string repertoire in a friendly group, and develop your confidence in ensemble playing. Suitable for those who have been playing violin, viola, cello or double bass for at least two years, playing at Grade 3 standard or above. Please click the 'start interview' button to apply. This is to make sure we have a balanced array of instruments for our ensemble.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - The music of CubaCourse start date: Wed 1 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shyam ShahArguably, no other music has been as influential as Cuban music in the 20th century. From being the foundation of Salsa music in the Americas, to its return home in Africa, the Cuban sound has travelled far and wide. But how did this relatively small island in the Caribbean have such a large musical influence, and why was it so readily accepted?Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Piano: return to playingCourse start date: Fri 12 Jul 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary PrestonDid you once play the piano? Are you thinking of returning to playing? This short course, taught in a friendly and supportive environment, will help you refresh your dormant skills and re-kindle your passion for playing.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £62.00 - Sing jazz: EllingtonCourse start date: Tue 7 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare FosterSome of the best known songs were composed by Duke Ellington, and this 2nd edition of this course will guide you through several and prepare you to perform his remarkable work. Ideal for singers with enthusiasm for and experience in the jazz idiom.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00 - Music production with LogicCourse start date: Wed 8 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaLogic is the industry standard music production software for Apple Mac computers. Discover audio recording and processing, MIDI composition and recording and effective use of Logic’s own high quality software instruments.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - World music: Bollywood tunesCourse start date: Fri 10 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarha MooreLearn to play 'filmi' songs from Bollywood movies that incorporate Indian traditional raga, bhangra rhythms and elements of contemporary pop. For all instrumentalists and singers,including improvisers, at intermediate and advanced level. Learning will be in the aural tradition, though music will be provided.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Musicianship for singers 3Course start date: Fri 17 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BeckmannFuther develop and apply your understanding of theory and musicianship in relation to singing. This course is for any singer who has basic knowledge of music theory and would like to improve the application of theory to their singing.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - World music: Brazilian ensembleCourse start date: Sun 19 May 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Luiz MoraisA day of of immersion in the diverse traditions and genres of popular music from Brazil, from Samba and Bossa nova to Choro and Baiao. Explore rhythm, harmony and improvisation in repertoire by master composers such as Tom Jobim, Pixinguinha, Dorival Caymmi and Hermeto Pascoal.
Tutor: Luiz Morais.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Latin pianoCourse start date: Mon 22 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sara DhillonFor intermediate pianists (grade 4 ABRSM or above), these two sessions will introduce you to the dynamic role of the piano in Afro-Cuban music. We will focus on rhythm and improvisation, playing classic Cuban styles including son, mambo, and cha cha cha.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £41.00 - Musical analysis for audiences 2Course start date: Fri 7 Jun 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pauline GreeneExploring further beneath the surface of a musical work can help us decipher programme notes, understand the work’s context and a composer’s intentions, and greatly enhance our enjoyment of a performance.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00 - Mixing and music production techniquesCourse start date: Wed 19 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaIdeal if you know the basics of music production but want your music to sound more polished and professional. Tips and tricks for mixing, using compressors, limiters, EQ, reverb and other devices.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00 - Sampling, beat-making and synth programmingCourse start date: Tue 25 Jun 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaLearn to create your own more original tracks by recording and manipulating samples, beats and synth sounds to individualise your sound.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00 - Pentatonics and beyond: improvising in popular musicCourse start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HarrisonStudy how to improvise in popular music. These practical sessions are for players of any instrument. Get to grips with improvisation in this exploration of common scales and approaches to improv in pop, rock, blues, folk and jazz. We’ll look at blues scales, pentatonics, extension notes and more to help you get the most out of your improvisation.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £76.00 - Piano practice and memorisation: levels 3-5
Course start date: Mon 8 Jul 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelagh SutherlandThe perfect course for pianists of level 3-5 standard who would like to streamline their practice and improve their memorisation skills.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £62.00 - Chamber music: introductionCourse start date: Tue 9 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerDiscover the pleasure of playing in small ensembles with varied instrumentation, with repertoire ranging from early to modern. For instrumentalists at Grade 3 standard or above who can read music confidently.
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