Compact, Portable and Classroom-Ready: Folding Pianos for Education
For schools and music educators where space is at a premium, folding digital pianos offer a clever, space-saving solution. These lightweight instruments fold away neatly when not in use, making them ideal for classrooms and shared spaces. All models shown here also run on batteries, allowing them to be used anywhere, whether that’s moving between classrooms, taken on school trips or set up in non-specialist teaching areas.
At Normans Musical Instruments, we offer a carefully selected range of folding pianos from our trusted brands - Axus, Carry-on and 3rd Avenue - with models suitable for all age groups and teaching environments.
Axus 88 Note Folding Digital Piano
Offering full-size keys in a portable format, it's ideal for students working on graded piano exams or more advanced repertoire. It features:
88 full-size, semi-weighted keys
Folds in half
Built-in speakers as well as headphone output
Rechargeable battery
This model is perfect for secondary schools and peripatetic teaching, where space and portability are key considerations. The foldable design makes it incredibly easy to transport between classrooms or take on the move for one-to-one lessons. When not in use, it folds down neatly for compact storage and also includes a carry bag.
Carry-On 88 Key Touch Sensitive Folding Piano
The Carry-on Folding Piano is available in a variety of configurations, making it easy to tailor to your classroom’s needs:
49-key and 88-key models
Touch-sensitive and non-touch-sensitive models
Ultra-slim, lightweight folding design
Rechargeable and includes a sustain pedal, USB cable and carrying bag
The Carry-on range is especially handy for schools with limited storage or for workshops and clubs that need instruments on the go. The touch-sensitive versions are particularly useful for encouraging dynamic control and musical expression.
3rd Avenue 49 Key Rainbow Soft Touch Roll Up Piano
The 3rd Avenue Rainbow Folding Piano is a fun, colourful and soft-touch instrument designed with younger children in mind:
49 soft-touch keys for safe and comfortable use
Engaging rainbow key design
Roll-up format makes it easy to store in shared classroom spaces
Built-in speaker and simple controls
This model is especially suited to KS1 and KS2, where the focus is on exploration, creativity and building early keyboard familiarity in a friendly and accessible way.
Our folding keyboard range supports a wide spectrum of musical learning, from first musical steps through to exam preparation and performance. They’re an excellent investment for any school looking to make music more accessible, practical and engaging for pupils.
