Our Singing Lessons for Beginners provide an excellent foundation for absolute beginners, as well as for those who have had some basic vocal training but want to develop their singing technique and vocal skills.
Don’t worry if you’re a little nervous - this singing course focuses on singing as a group and building your confidence. And it doesn't matter if you don't get it right first time round; it's all about practising and enjoying singing!
What will be taught on Singing Lessons for Beginners?
During the Level 1 course you will learn to control your voice. We will give you practical exercises to help you gain confidence using a varied repertoire - from pop to musical theatre to jazz, blues and soul.
Course content will include:
- Practising a series of varied vocal warm ups and technique exercises to improve your vocal range
- Learning about body awareness through focus on posture and alignment.
- How to develop a secure breathing technique
- Group singing and developing good listening and blending skills
- Learning how to achieve a good quality vocal performance while using your voice in a safe and healthy manner
Students will typically learn 3-6 songs during the course and will receive friendly feedback from your tutor throughout the course.
Music
All Genres
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Beginners
Equipment
What to bring: pen, notebook, water
What are the entry requirements and level of this course?
This course is suitable for complete beginners and those who possess a passion and curiosity to learn more about their voice.
Students will learn about vocal technique, breathing, posture and application of this technique across a broad repertoire.
The ability to hear notes and sing them back as well as good spoken and written english is required.
How will I be taught?
All courses are taught within groups. Each week will begin with a thorough vocal warm up before going on to discover key vocal techniques and approaches to develop your confidence and singing skills.
Students will have the opportunity to sing a broad range of repertoire each week. Your voice will grow in strength and flexibility and you’ll gain a sense of control and confidence when singing. Best of all, you’ll have a lot of fun, and meet like-minded new people.
By the end of the course, what will I have achieved?
Students will have:
- Developed greater confidence in their vocal ability and singing as part of a group
- Grasped an understanding of how the vocal cords work and how sound is made
- Demonstrated good posture when singing and an understanding of the breathing mechanism
- Progressed through a number of vocal warm-ups and technique exercises
- Applied this technique across a broad range of repertoire
After I complete this course, what are the next steps in my training?
You may wish to repeat beginners and consolidate your technique before moving onto Level 2 singing courses.
Level 2 courses focus on solidifying technique, widening repertoire knowledge and developing tone, range and vocal style.
Solo elements are also incorporated within level 2 where students are encouraged to sing solo within the ensemble songs.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
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| 28 Jun - 9 Aug | Tue | 18:05-19:30 | 7 weeks | Julie Kvaerndrup | Arts Theatre | £159.80
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| 5 Jul - 23 Aug | Tue | 19:55-21:10 | 8 weeks | Laverne Wynter | Mountview, South London | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 11 Jul - 5 Sep | Mon | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks (no class 29 Aug) | Carmina Bernhardt | Sylvia Young Theatre School | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Jul - 13 Sep | Tue | 17:35-18:50 | 8 weeks | Aaron Nice | St George the Martyr, Southwark | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 28 Jun - 9 Aug | Tue | 18:05-19:30 | 7 weeks | Julie Kvaerndrup | Arts Theatre, West End | £159.80
15% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 5 Jul - 23 Aug | Tue | 19:55-21:10 | 8 weeks | Laverne Wynter | Mountview, South London | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 11 Jul - 5 Sep | Mon | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks (no class 29 Aug) | Carmina Bernhardt | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Jul - 13 Sep | Tue | 17:35-18:50 | 8 weeks | Aaron Nice | St George the Martyr, Southwark | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 27 Jul - 7 Sep | Wed | 18:30-19:55 | 7 weeks | Emmi Vaara | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 27 Jul - 14 Sep | Wed | 19:50-21:05 | 8 weeks | Sophie Hiller | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 31 Jul - 11 Sep | Sun | 10:30-12:10 | 6 weeks (No class 28 Aug) | Aaron Nice | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Aug - 3 Oct | Mon | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks (no class 29 Aug) | Eamonn O'Dwyer | Dutch Church, Liverpool Street | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Aug - 27 Sep | Tue | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Laverne Wynter | Mountview, South London | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Aug - 27 Sep | Tue | 19:45-21:00 | 8 weeks | Phillip Shades | The Abbey Centre, Westminster | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 31 Aug - 5 Oct | Wed | 18:30-20:10 | 6 weeks | Jade Ellins | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 6 Sep - 25 Oct | Tue | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Vikki Basten | Brickworks, Crouch End | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Sep - 13 Oct | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 6 weeks | Zola Marcelle | St Anne's, Soho | £170.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Sep - 27 Oct | Thu | 18:15-19:30 | 8 weeks | Laverne Wynter | St Marylebone School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 12 Sep - 31 Oct | Mon | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks | Carmina Bernhardt | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Sep - 1 Nov | Tue | 19:55-21:10 | 8 weeks | Vikki Basten | Brickworks, Crouch End | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Sep - 23 Oct | Sun | 10:30-12:10 | 6 weeks | Aaron Nice | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 20 Sep - 1 Nov | Tue | 18:00-19:25 | 7 weeks | Rowan Flack | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 27 Sep - 15 Nov | Tue | 17:35-18:50 | 8 weeks | Aaron Nice | St George the Martyr, Southwark | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 28 Sep - 16 Nov | Wed | 19:50-21:05 | 8 weeks | Sophie Hiller | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £159.80
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| 4 Oct - 15 Nov | Tue | 18:05-19:30 | 7 weeks | Sophie Hiller | The Abbey Centre, Westminster | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Oct - 12 Dec | Mon | 18:00-19:00 | 10 weeks | Sarah Morrison | St Marylebone School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Oct - 17 Nov | Thu | 18:30-20:10 | 6 weeks | Jade Ellins | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 17 Oct - 5 Dec | Mon | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks | Eamonn O'Dwyer | Dutch Church, Liverpool Street | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 19 Oct - 7 Dec | Wed | 18:15-19:30 | 8 weeks | Jay Bryce | St Marylebone School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Oct - 14 Dec | Wed | 19:40-20:55 | 8 weeks | Jay Bryce | St Marylebone School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Oct - 4 Dec | Sun | 10:30-12:10 | 6 weeks | Aaron Nice | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Nov - 12 Dec | Mon | 18:30-20:00 | 6 weeks | Rowan Flack | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £170.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Nov - 13 Dec | Tue | 18:30-20:10 | 6 weeks | Vikki Basten | Brickworks, Crouch End | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Nov - 14 Dec | Wed | 18:30-20:10 | 6 weeks | Vikki Basten | St Marylebone School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Nov - 15 Dec | Thu | 18:00-19:40 | 6 weeks | Phillip Shades | Arts Theatre, West End | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 15 Nov - 20 Dec | Tue | 18:00-19:40 | 6 weeks | James Craise | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun - 9 Aug | Tue | 18:05-19:30 | 7 weeks | Julie Kvaerndrup | Arts Theatre, West End | £159.80
15% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 5 Jul - 23 Aug | Tue | 19:55-21:10 | 8 weeks | Laverne Wynter | Mountview, South London | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 11 Jul - 5 Sep | Mon | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks (no class 29 Aug) | Carmina Bernhardt | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Jul - 13 Sep | Tue | 17:35-18:50 | 8 weeks | Aaron Nice | St George the Martyr, Southwark | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 27 Jul - 7 Sep | Wed | 18:30-19:55 | 7 weeks | Emmi Vaara | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 27 Jul - 14 Sep | Wed | 19:50-21:05 | 8 weeks | Sophie Hiller | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 31 Jul - 11 Sep | Sun | 10:30-12:10 | 6 weeks (No class 28 Aug) | Aaron Nice | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Aug - 3 Oct | Mon | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks (no class 29 Aug) | Eamonn O'Dwyer | Dutch Church, Liverpool Street | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Aug - 27 Sep | Tue | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Laverne Wynter | Mountview, South London | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Aug - 27 Sep | Tue | 19:45-21:00 | 8 weeks | Phillip Shades | The Abbey Centre, Westminster | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 31 Aug - 5 Oct | Wed | 18:30-20:10 | 6 weeks | Jade Ellins | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 6 Sep - 25 Oct | Tue | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Vikki Basten | Brickworks, Crouch End | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Sep - 13 Oct | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 6 weeks | Zola Marcelle | St Anne's, Soho | £170.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Sep - 27 Oct | Thu | 18:15-19:30 | 8 weeks | Laverne Wynter | St Marylebone School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 12 Sep - 31 Oct | Mon | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks | Carmina Bernhardt | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Sep - 1 Nov | Tue | 19:55-21:10 | 8 weeks | Vikki Basten | Brickworks, Crouch End | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Sep - 23 Oct | Sun | 10:30-12:10 | 6 weeks | Aaron Nice | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 20 Sep - 1 Nov | Tue | 18:00-19:25 | 7 weeks | Rowan Flack | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 27 Sep - 15 Nov | Tue | 17:35-18:50 | 8 weeks | Aaron Nice | St George the Martyr, Southwark | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 28 Sep - 16 Nov | Wed | 19:50-21:05 | 8 weeks | Sophie Hiller | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £159.80
15% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
|
| 4 Oct - 15 Nov | Tue | 18:05-19:30 | 7 weeks | Sophie Hiller | The Abbey Centre, Westminster | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Oct - 12 Dec | Mon | 18:00-19:00 | 10 weeks | Sarah Morrison | St Marylebone School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Oct - 17 Nov | Thu | 18:30-20:10 | 6 weeks | Jade Ellins | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 17 Oct - 5 Dec | Mon | 18:00-19:15 | 8 weeks | Eamonn O'Dwyer | Dutch Church, Liverpool Street | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 19 Oct - 7 Dec | Wed | 18:15-19:30 | 8 weeks | Jay Bryce | St Marylebone School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Oct - 14 Dec | Wed | 19:40-20:55 | 8 weeks | Jay Bryce | St Marylebone School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Oct - 4 Dec | Sun | 10:30-12:10 | 6 weeks | Aaron Nice | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Nov - 12 Dec | Mon | 18:30-20:00 | 6 weeks | Rowan Flack | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £170.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Nov - 13 Dec | Tue | 18:30-20:10 | 6 weeks | Vikki Basten | Brickworks, Crouch End | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Nov - 14 Dec | Wed | 18:30-20:10 | 6 weeks | Vikki Basten | St Marylebone School, W1 | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Nov - 15 Dec | Thu | 18:00-19:40 | 6 weeks | Phillip Shades | Arts Theatre, West End | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 15 Nov - 20 Dec | Tue | 18:00-19:40 | 6 weeks | James Craise | Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden | £188.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
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Arts Theatre, West End
Great Newport Street, -
Mountview, South London
120 Peckham Hill Street, -
Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1
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St George the Martyr, Southwark
Borough High Street, -
Sadler's Wells, EC1
Rosebery Avenue, -
WAC Arts, Belsize Park
Belsize Park, 213 Haverstock Hill, -
Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden
241 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8EH, UK -
Dutch Church, Liverpool Street
7 Austin Friars, -
The Abbey Centre, Westminster
34 Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BU -
Brickworks, Crouch End
42 Crouch Hill -
St Anne's, Soho
55 Dean St, Soho, -
St Marylebone School, W1
64 Marylebone High Street, London, W1U 5BA
All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
Sing and perform under the expert guidance of world-class, professional vocal coaches in our Singing Summer School. Take part in a full line up of masterclasses and workshops covering specialised techniques and a range of repertoires
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