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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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Clarinet tasterCourse start date: Wed 24 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeLearn the basics of clarinet playing and discover what is involved in learning the instrument: embouchure, breathing, articulation and fingering. Please bring your own Bb clarinet. - Piano masterclass
Course start date: Wed 24 Jul 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria RazumovskayaAn intensive masterclass for pianists at Grade 8 standard and above, comprising two three-hour sessions. This insightful class will address issues of interpretation and style as well as dealing with technique. - Opera appreciation: an introductionCourse start date: Thu 25 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pauline GreeneWhat is opera? And how do you approach watching and listening to it? Explore the ostentatious, sometimes overwhelming, world of opera through study of two major works and styles.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - String Summer schoolCourse start date: Fri 26 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyLearn technique, repertoire and ensemble skills for all orchestral strings. Develop your confidence and make new string friends. For players at grade 3 or above. - Sing rock, pop and soulCourse start date: Sat 27 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura ZakianMeet the challenge of singing in contemporary styles. Enjoy learning rock and pop repertoire with guidance from a teacher and performer. You need to be able to sing in time and in tune to benefit from this introductory course.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Saxophone tasterCourse start date: Sat 27 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarha MooreDiscover how a saxophone class works, and learn about embouchure, breathing, and fingering. Bring your tenor or alto saxophone to this session. - Flute and clarinet choirCourse start date: Sat 27 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lindsey FillinghamOpen to intermediate/advanced flutes and clarinets to play a range of musical styles (including classical and pop) in a group. Great for sight-reading and ensemble skills! Alto flute, piccolo, Eb and bass clarinets welcome. - Drum kit tasterCourse start date: Sat 27 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mark HuggettSpend time with our drumming tutor, meet the drum kit, and - if you have sticks and a practice pad - come and play.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Musicianship: Kodály workshopCourse start date: Mon 29 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Selena KayAn introductory course for all musicians to improve their aural skills, sight-singing and general musicianship using this renowned teaching method with an experienced and qualified tutor.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Violin and viola tasterCourse start date: Mon 29 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyLearn how to hold the violin/viola and bow, how the instrument works, and play some simple tunes by the end of the session. Please bring your own instrument. - Folk and pop guitar tasterCourse start date: Sat 3 Aug 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jeff RodriguesLearn the essential chords that will begin your guitar career, and develop the motor skill to strum pop songs. Please bring an acoustic guitar.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Afro-centric drummingCourse start date: Sat 3 Aug 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paul ChiversExplore your enthusiasm for drumming with African rhythms and their variations. Enjoy improving your individual and group playing skills and learn how to apply a variety of percussive instruments in any musical style or setting.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Classical guitar tasterCourse start date: Sat 3 Aug 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jeff RodriguesEnjoy this introduction to playing classical guitar. Please bring a nylon-strung guitar.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Piano: healthy technique workshop
Course start date: Tue 6 Aug 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lewis KestertonExplore the foundations of healthy piano playing and discover how technical difficulties at the keyboard can be overcome.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £62.00 - Cello tasterCourse start date: Wed 7 Aug 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Polly HewettLearn how to hold the cello and bow, how the instrument works, and play some simple tunes by the end of the session. Please bring your own instrument. The music department have a few cellos available to borrow. These are distributed on a first come-first served basis. Please contact music@citylit.ac.uk to check availability.
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