Slow Train Piano Lab is now open in Mapperley! Our friendly, chord-based piano lessons are perfect for learners of all abilities who want to play real music from the very first session - no sight-reading, no grades, just fun, practical learning. Whether you're a complete beginner or returning to the piano after a break, we offer a relaxed, personalised approach that helps you build confidence and creativity. Discover a new way to learn piano, right here in Mapperley.
We provide online piano lessons to students across Nottingham and beyond including: Mapperley, Gedling, Hucknall, Arnold, Carlton, West Bridgford, Radcliffe on Trent and St Ann's.
Paolo Iannattone is a pianist, piano teacher, and music producer whose work sits at the intersection of performance, education, and recording practice. He holds an ABRSM Grade 8 in Piano Performance and Grade 6 in Music Theory with a focus on harmony and composition, grounding his musicianship in both technical discipline and expressive depth. His pianistic training was shaped through studies with Giancarlo Simonacci, while his theoretical formation in harmony and composition was guided by Gerardo Jacoucci.
Paolo graduated with a First Class BSc Honours in Music Technology and Production from the University of Derby in 2021, receiving consecutive Dean’s Awards in 2019 and 2020 and the Focusrite Prize for outstanding achievement. His academic background strongly informs his approach to piano teaching, where technique, musical understanding, and sound awareness are treated as a unified practice rather than separate skills.
Alongside performance, Paolo is an experienced piano and music production educator. He is currently a Music Teacher at Stone Soup Academy. He previously worked as a Music Teacher at John Port Spencer Academy and Farnborough Spencer Academy. After completing a PGCE in 2022, he secured Qualified Teacher Status and completed Early Career Teacher status with the UK Department for Education. His teaching focuses on developing pianistic fluency, stylistic awareness, and practical recording skills, supporting students in translating performance into high quality recorded outcomes.
Paolo’s recording career spans more than two decades. He has worked as a music producer, session pianist, arranger, and sound engineer on over 20 albums and numerous singles. He has also conducted and orchestrated original soundtracks for major Italian blockbuster films, contributing to some of the highest grossing productions in contemporary Italian cinema. His work includes achieving a Top 10 position in the Italian charts with the Platinum single ‘Il resto è inutile’ and extensive experience across studio recording, live performance, and film scoring. These experiences continue to shape his work as a pianist who understands the piano not only as an instrument, but as a central voice within modern recording and production contexts.
Looking for fun and accessible piano lessons in Mapperley for yourself or your child? At Slow Train Piano Lab, we take a fresh, chord-based approach that helps students of all ages play real music from day one – no sight-reading, no exams, just practical, confidence-building learning. Our Mapperley piano lessons are ideal for beginners, adult learners, and anyone who wants to enjoy a relaxed, creative way to learn. With the option for in-home tuition and expert local teachers like Paolo, we make learning piano feel natural, personal, and genuinely enjoyable.
Slow Train Piano Lab - Mapperley, Nottingham
hello@slowtrainpianolab.co.uk
Phone : 07710 533500 Or WhatsApp via the popup!
