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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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- Saxophone 4Course start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HarrisonFor experienced saxophone players, come and extend your technique, musicianship and performance skills in this advanced workshop. The emphasis will be on playing jazz, pop and World music, solo and as an ensemble, developing musicianship skills, and improvisation.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00 - Silver Swans ballet classCourse start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Abigail BulfinSilver Swans® classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s. If you are looking for a new way to keep fit and active, Swans ballet classes will put a spring in your step, whether you’ve never danced before or want to reboot your ballet skills. Classes focus on building the core technical principles and learning specially adapted repertoire from the popular ballets.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Dance 60+ performanceCourse start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolOur aim is to inspire older men and women within the community to get creative through dance and movement, and to inspire others through performance. An ideal opportunity to flex both mind and body in this uplifting creative experience where you will get the chance to explore and discover your creative potential through dance and performance.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Piano/keyboards 1A
Course start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 6 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis is the beginning of our piano programme, designed for absolute beginners to both piano and music-reading. This classic course is the perfect way to start your piano playing.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - City Lit wind ensemble: advancedCourse start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pamela Pecko SmithExplore the wonderful repertoire for mixed wind ensemble, developing your technical, musical and ensemble skills. You need to play an orchestral wind instrument at grade 5 standard or higher. Break week 29th October 2024.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Classical guitar 2ACourse start date: Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tony RowdenIf you have studied playing and reading for Spanish classical guitar for at least a year, join this course to develop your technical skills as you learn repertoire of solo and ensemble guitar music.
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 £139.00 - Dance 60+Course start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolJoin our weekly dance and movement classes to improve mobility, posture, balance and coordination. Our aim is to inspire older men and women to get creative with dance and movement.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Cello workshopCourse start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Una BirtchnellCome and develop your technique and musical skills through playing ensemble and solo repertoire. This course is for students playing at Grade 4 standard at least. Break week: Tues 28 May 2024.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Cello advanced workshopCourse start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Una BirtchnellA group cello class for those who have been playing for at least four years, and are at least Grade 5 standard. You will explore solo and ensemble repertopire, play in all clefs and in positions including thumb position. This course is offered every term. Break week: Tues 28 May 2024.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Cello 2ACourse start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Polly HewettIf you have completed Cello level 1 or have had at least one year’s tuition (playing at around grade 1 standard), come and explore cello technique and repertoire, including ensemble music. We welcome players who are returning to the cello after a break. Continues to Cello 2B next term. - Classical guitar: advancedCourse start date: Wed 24 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tony RowdenFor 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 - Musical theatre dance: improversCourse start date: Wed 24 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clinton GoldsmithThis class is designed for those who already have previous dance experience. Here, you will be taught new steps and techniques to develop coordination, flexibility and strength. The main aim of the course is for you to continue to learn and develop your new skills whilst having fun and growing in confidence.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 - Cello 1ACourse start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Polly HewettLearn the basics of playing this warm and mellow instrument in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. For complete beginners. Continues to Cello 1B next term. - Clarinet repertoire workshopCourse start date: Wed 24 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeThis 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 - Clarinet 1ACourse start date: Wed 18 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: George SleightholmeLearn the basics of playing clarinet in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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