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Achieve greater confidence in co-ordination of hands, rhythmical work and a range of dynamics. Improve your musicianship, keyboard harmony skills and aural awareness. You will extend your theoretical knowledge in order to fully understand the pieces being studied. You need access to a full-sized keyboard or piano for lessons and practice.
What will we cover?
- Developing dynamic range - Developing co-ordination skills in variety of articulations i.e. play one hand legato and one staccato - Technical problems, style and performance skills will be discussed - Develop practice strategies - Level 3 course repertoire transitions from grade 2 towards an approx grade 3 standard (over the course of the three modules) - Scales (over the course of Level 3 modules): C, G, F, D, A majors and A, E, D and B minors (harmonic and melodic, 2 octaves, hands together). - Arpeggios in the same keys (2 octaves, hands separately).
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 use gradual dynamics - Perform 4 major scales and 3 minor scales suitable for the level - Play using staccato in one hand and legato in the other - Develop technical exercises to deal with a number of technical problems.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have completed a City Lit piano/keyboard 3 class or have equivalent experience as this course draws on material of an approximate Grade 3 standard. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.
If you need any further advice please take a moment to read our blog: Choosing a piano class at City lit which lists our full sequence of piano classes and you can always contact the music department directly - music@citylit.ac.uk.
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 20-30 minutes, 4-5 times per week.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Students should have access to a keyboard or 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 [external website] A notebook and pencil is also useful. Students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each). A notebook and pencil are also useful.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Depending on your experience, after completing Piano/keyboards 3C, you can continue with Piano/keyboards 4, which will offer increased emphasis on playing in front of others whilst consolidating your new grade 3 standard skills, or you may wish to move directly to a Level 3 piano workshop. For workshop classes you need to be able to prepare your grade 3 standard pieces independently, in advance. Your tutor will advise you further. You may also like to support your piano playing with one of our musicianship courses to boost your music-reading and listening skills. For more details please visit our blog: Musicianship and music theory at City lit which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.
Edward is a composer who studied at Cambridge and Trinity Laban. He teaches composition and music history at City Lit, Morley College and Trinity Laban Junior Department, and writes about music for The Wire (UK) and Positionen (Germany). His latest work includes a commission for the London Contemporary Music Festival 2024. Previous significant work includes “Flower” (recorded by the BBC at the Aldeburgh Festival 2019 and broadcast on the New Music Show), “One Two” (Cologne 2022), Will (Oslo and Cambridge), “Hold” (Huddersfield 2017), and “Tape Piece” ( LCMF 2015). Since 2013 Ed has worked with Bastard Assignments curating, performing and contributing work to regular shows in London and internationally. Their performances at Southbank Centre (2016) and Wellcome Collection (2017) were broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, and they have featured in articles in the Guardian, Telegraph, Financial Times, Frieze, and Neue Zeitschrift für Musik. In 2024 a profile on the group, “Family Dynamics,” was broadcast in Germany. They have been commissioned for a large scale performance in Norway, Denmark and London in 2025 and 2026, and “House” for Musik Installationen Nürnberg in 2025.
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Early signs of musical activity indicated David’s future path, and after taking grades on both piano and viola, he obtained a first-class honours degree in music at Leeds University, studying both instruments. He subsequently completed a postgraduate jazz course at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, studying piano with Simon Purcell, where he obtained an LGSM. He obtained an MMus in composition with Merit at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, with support from the Trinity College London scholarship, studying with Deirdre Gribbin, Gwyn Pritchard and Paul Newland. David is passionate about teaching, and teaches adult piano students at City Lit, as well as piano to individuals in his private practice and to young learners for Richmond Music Trust. He also performs from time to time as a jazz and classical pianist and undertakes practical music examining work for ABRSM jazz and classical syllabuses both in the UK and abroad. David also enjoys playing chamber music on viola.
Jonathan WilsonSee moreSee less
Jonathan Wilson BMus MMus studied Piano Performance and Electroacoustic Composition at Goldsmiths College, University of London under the tutelage of internationally acclaimed musicians such as John Tilbury, Alexander Ivashkin, and Colin Lawson (currently director, Royal College of Music). During this period he won 1st place at the Blackheath Music Festival in the Piano category, and has had his pieces performed at the Saatchi Gallery, London. Jonathan is a multi-instrumentalist and is equally proficient in playing electric guitar and drums; as a regular live performer and accomplished session musician he has toured with major label recording artists and performed at prestigious venues such as Glastonbury Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Reading and Leeds Festivals, Latitude Festival and the Royal Festival Hall. He is currently an in-demand tutor who teaches both privately and at a number of educational establishments across London.
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.
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This course is taught in a friendly and supportive environment in the digital keyboard classroom.002672943Piano/keyboards 4C239239https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/https://www.citylit.ac.uk/static/version1752849002/frontend/WilliamsCommerce/citylit/en_GB/Magento_Catalog/images/product/placeholder/image.jpgInStockEveningThuKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-04-23T00:00:00+00:00Some experience, AdvancedApr 2026Performing artsME212C239239Piano/keyboards 4C239167239David Frankelpiano-keyboards-4c/me212c-2526Work on grade 3 standard repertoire to improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.0000-Available|2026-04-23 00:00:00Achieve greater confidence in co-ordination of hands, rhythmical work and a range of dynamics. Improve your musicianship, keyboard harmony skills and aural awareness. You will extend your theoretical knowledge in order to fully understand the pieces being studied. You need access to a full-sized keyboard or piano for lessons and practice.Work on grade 3 standard repertoire to improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.- Developing dynamic range<br/>- Developing co-ordination skills in variety of articulations i.e. play one hand legato and one staccato<br/>- Technical problems, style and performance skills will be discussed<br/>- Develop practice strategies<br/>- Level 3 course repertoire transitions from grade 2 towards an approx grade 3 standard (over the course of the three modules)<br/>- Scales (over the course of Level 3 modules): C, G, F, D, A majors and A, E, D and B minors (harmonic and melodic, 2 octaves, hands together). <br/>- Arpeggios in the same keys (2 octaves, hands separately).- Perform at least 3 pieces on the piano from the class repertoire<br/>- Be able to use gradual dynamics<br/>- Perform 4 major scales and 3 minor scales suitable for the level<br/>- Play using staccato in one hand and legato in the other<br/>- Develop technical exercises to deal with a number of technical problems.Students should have completed a City Lit piano/keyboard 3 class or have equivalent experience as this course draws on material of an approximate Grade 3 standard. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br/><br/>If you need any further advice please take a moment to read our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit"> Choosing a piano class at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of piano classes and you can always contact the music department directly - music@citylit.ac.uk.<p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>You will learn through:<br/>- tutor explanation and demonstration<br/>- group playing and individual demonstration tasks<br/>To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 20-30 minutes, 4-5 times per week.</p>Students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each). <br/>To see the repertoire and any required music books you will need to bring to this course please refer to our list as follows: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a0zAXTERFh-iDm-UaX50OdGAXx3FbwyKHwx8vK2PPSg/edit?usp=sharingtarget=_blankrel=noopener">City lit piano repertoire books </a> [external website]<br/>A notebook and pencil is also useful. Students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each). A notebook and pencil are also useful.Depending on your experience, after completing Piano/keyboards 3C, you can continue with Piano/keyboards 4, which will offer increased emphasis on playing in front of others whilst consolidating your new grade 3 standard skills, or you may wish to move directly to a Level 3 piano workshop. For workshop classes you need to be able to prepare your grade 3 standard pieces independently, in advance. Your tutor will advise you further. <br/>You may also like to support your piano playing with one of our musicianship courses to boost your music-reading and listening skills. For more details please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.virtual2672949Piano/keyboards 4C239239https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/https://www.citylit.ac.uk/static/version1752849002/frontend/WilliamsCommerce/citylit/en_GB/Magento_Catalog/images/product/placeholder/image.jpgInStockDaytimeFriKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-04-24T00:00:00+00:00Some experience, AdvancedApr 2026Performing artsME213C239239Piano/keyboards 4C191167239Jonathan Wilsonpiano-keyboards-4c/me213c-2526Work on grade 3 standard repertoire to improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.0000-Available|2026-04-24 00:00:00Achieve greater confidence in co-ordination of hands, rhythmical work and a range of dynamics. Improve your musicianship, keyboard harmony skills and aural awareness. You will extend your theoretical knowledge in order to fully understand the pieces being studied. You need access to a full-sized keyboard or piano for lessons and practice.Work on grade 3 standard repertoire to improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.- Developing dynamic range<br/>- Developing co-ordination skills in variety of articulations i.e. play one hand legato and one staccato<br/>- Technical problems, style and performance skills will be discussed<br/>- Develop practice strategies<br/>- Level 3 course repertoire transitions from grade 2 towards an approx grade 3 standard (over the course of the three modules)<br/>- Scales (over the course of Level 3 modules): C, G, F, D, A majors and A, E, D and B minors (harmonic and melodic, 2 octaves, hands together). <br/>- Arpeggios in the same keys (2 octaves, hands separately).- Perform at least 3 pieces on the piano from the class repertoire<br/>- Be able to use gradual dynamics<br/>- Perform 4 major scales and 3 minor scales suitable for the level<br/>- Play using staccato in one hand and legato in the other<br/>- Develop technical exercises to deal with a number of technical problems.Students should have completed a City Lit piano/keyboard 3 class or have equivalent experience as this course draws on material of an approximate Grade 3 standard. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br/><br/>If you need any further advice please take a moment to read our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit"> Choosing a piano class at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of piano classes and you can always contact the music department directly - music@citylit.ac.uk.<p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>You will learn through:<br/>- tutor explanation and demonstration<br/>- group playing and individual demonstration tasks<br/>To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 20-30 minutes, 4-5 times per week.</p>Students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each). <br/>To see the repertoire and any required music books you will need to bring to this course please refer to our list as follows: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a0zAXTERFh-iDm-UaX50OdGAXx3FbwyKHwx8vK2PPSg/edit?usp=sharingtarget=_blankrel=noopener">City lit piano repertoire books </a> [external website]<br/>A notebook and pencil is also useful. Students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each). A notebook and pencil are also useful.Depending on your experience, after completing Piano/keyboards 3C, you can continue with Piano/keyboards 4, which will offer increased emphasis on playing in front of others whilst consolidating your new grade 3 standard skills, or you may wish to move directly to a Level 3 piano workshop. For workshop classes you need to be able to prepare your grade 3 standard pieces independently, in advance. Your tutor will advise you further. <br/>You may also like to support your piano playing with one of our musicianship courses to boost your music-reading and listening skills. For more details please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.virtual2672967Piano/keyboards 4C219219https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/https://www.citylit.ac.uk/static/version1752849002/frontend/WilliamsCommerce/citylit/en_GB/Magento_Catalog/images/product/placeholder/image.jpgInStockDaytimeTueKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2026-04-21T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceApr 2026Performing artsME285C219219Piano/keyboards 4C175153219Edward Hendersonpiano-keyboards-4c/me285c-2526Work on grade 3 standard repertoire to improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.0000-Available|2026-04-21 00:00:00Achieve greater confidence in co-ordination of hands, rhythmical work and a range of dynamics. Improve your musicianship, keyboard harmony skills and aural awareness. You will extend your theoretical knowledge in order to fully understand the pieces being studied. You need access to a full-sized keyboard or piano for lessons and practice.Work on grade 3 standard repertoire to improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.- Developing dynamic range<br/>- Developing co-ordination skills in variety of articulations i.e. play one hand legato and one staccato<br/>- Technical problems, style and performance skills will be discussed<br/>- Develop practice strategies<br/>- Level 3 course repertoire transitions from grade 2 towards an approx grade 3 standard (over the course of the three modules)<br/>- Scales (over the course of Level 3 modules): C, G, F, D, A majors and A, E, D and B minors (harmonic and melodic, 2 octaves, hands together). <br/>- Arpeggios in the same keys (2 octaves, hands separately).- Perform at least 3 pieces on the piano from the class repertoire<br/>- Be able to use gradual dynamics<br/>- Perform 4 major scales and 3 minor scales suitable for the level<br/>- Play using staccato in one hand and legato in the other<br/>- Develop technical exercises to deal with a number of technical problems.Students should have completed a City Lit piano/keyboard 3 class or have equivalent experience as this course draws on material of an approximate Grade 3 standard. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br/><br/>If you need any further advice please take a moment to read our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit"> Choosing a piano class at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of piano classes and you can always contact the music department directly - music@citylit.ac.uk.<p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>You will learn through:<br/>- tutor explanation and demonstration<br/>- group playing and individual demonstration tasks<br/>To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 20-30 minutes, 4-5 times per week.</p>Students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each). <br/>To see the repertoire and any required music books you will need to bring to this course please refer to our list as follows: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a0zAXTERFh-iDm-UaX50OdGAXx3FbwyKHwx8vK2PPSg/edit?usp=sharingtarget=_blankrel=noopener">City lit piano repertoire books </a> [external website]<br/>A notebook and pencil is also useful. Students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each). A notebook and pencil are also useful.Depending on your experience, after completing Piano/keyboards 3C, you can continue with Piano/keyboards 4, which will offer increased emphasis on playing in front of others whilst consolidating your new grade 3 standard skills, or you may wish to move directly to a Level 3 piano workshop. For workshop classes you need to be able to prepare your grade 3 standard pieces independently, in advance. Your tutor will advise you further. <br/>You may also like to support your piano playing with one of our musicianship courses to boost your music-reading and listening skills. For more details please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.virtual239,191,175239,219167,153ME212C,ME213C,ME285CNONEThu,Fri,Tue21/04/26 - 30/06/2615:45 - 17:1515:4517:1510 sessions (over 11 weeks)1011 weeks or longer,5-10 weeksEvening,DaytimeWeekdayKSKeeley StreetDavid Frankel,Jonathan Wilson,Edward HendersonSome experience, Advanced,Some experienceAvailable courses2026-04-23T00:00:00+00:00,2026-04-24T00:00:00+00:00,2026-04-21T00:00:00+00:00Apr 2026Performing arts219239,219Piano/keyboards 4Cpiano-keyboards-4c/me212c-2526,piano-keyboards-4c/me213c-2526,piano-keyboards-4c/me285c-2526Work on grade 3 standard repertoire to improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.0000-Available|2026-04-21 00:00:00Achieve greater confidence in co-ordination of hands, rhythmical work and a range of dynamics. Improve your musicianship, keyboard harmony skills and aural awareness. You will extend your theoretical knowledge in order to fully understand the pieces being studied. You need access to a full-sized keyboard or piano for lessons and practice.Work on grade 3 standard repertoire to improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.- Developing dynamic range<br/>- Developing co-ordination skills in variety of articulations i.e. play one hand legato and one staccato<br/>- Technical problems, style and performance skills will be discussed<br/>- Develop practice strategies<br/>- Level 3 course repertoire transitions from grade 2 towards an approx grade 3 standard (over the course of the three modules)<br/>- Scales (over the course of Level 3 modules): C, G, F, D, A majors and A, E, D and B minors (harmonic and melodic, 2 octaves, hands together). <br/>- Arpeggios in the same keys (2 octaves, hands separately).- Perform at least 3 pieces on the piano from the class repertoire<br/>- Be able to use gradual dynamics<br/>- Perform 4 major scales and 3 minor scales suitable for the level<br/>- Play using staccato in one hand and legato in the other<br/>- Develop technical exercises to deal with a number of technical problems.Students should have completed a City Lit piano/keyboard 3 class or have equivalent experience as this course draws on material of an approximate Grade 3 standard. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br/><br/>If you need any further advice please take a moment to read our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit"> Choosing a piano class at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of piano classes and you can always contact the music department directly - music@citylit.ac.uk.<p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>You will learn through:<br/>- tutor explanation and demonstration<br/>- group playing and individual demonstration tasks<br/>To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 20-30 minutes, 4-5 times per week.</p>Students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each). <br/>To see the repertoire and any required music books you will need to bring to this course please refer to our list as follows: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a0zAXTERFh-iDm-UaX50OdGAXx3FbwyKHwx8vK2PPSg/edit?usp=sharingtarget=_blankrel=noopener">City lit piano repertoire books </a> [external website]<br/>A notebook and pencil is also useful. Students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each). A notebook and pencil are also useful.Depending on your experience, after completing Piano/keyboards 3C, you can continue with Piano/keyboards 4, which will offer increased emphasis on playing in front of others whilst consolidating your new grade 3 standard skills, or you may wish to move directly to a Level 3 piano workshop. For workshop classes you need to be able to prepare your grade 3 standard pieces independently, in advance. Your tutor will advise you further. <br/>You may also like to support your piano playing with one of our musicianship courses to boost your music-reading and listening skills. For more details please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.configurable
