Piano tutor & more · Stanley
Angela H.
Piano Teacher & Dyslexia Tutor
Hourly rate
£48/hr
About
I visit students in their own homes for Danks Davis Dyslexia Sessions. The Danks Davis Dyslexia Method helps improve skills in spelling, reading, writing and comprehension.
The method comprises of Seven Steps to Literacy Success, starting with Brain Gym Exercises followed by creating a list of words the student needs to work on. We then work together to find the best ways of remembering the spellings and meanings which work for each student as an individual.
The Danks Davis Dyslexia Method is a multi-sensory method which also involves the teacher and student swapping roles for some time. This keeps the session light-hearted and fun, as well as being a very valuable way of learning and remembering.
The Danks Davis Dyslexia Method was developed by an inspirational dyslexic lady called Zannie Danks Davis. I was fortunate to have her as a mentor from when I trained with her in 2006 to when she sadly passed away in 2014. I continue Zannie’s legacy by helping students to progress and gain confidence. I also tutor online, and I am a Piano Teacher who has taught many dyslexic people to play the piano.
I visit students in their homes for Piano and Music Theory Lessons. I specialise in teaching the ABRSM syllabus, as well as being experienced in Early Childhood Education, Dyslexia, and Special Educational Needs.
Piano Lessons are tailored to the needs and wishes of the individual. I am always happy to teach students to learn to play their favourite songs and music. I encourage them to learn how to compose and improvise and learn how to write their own songs if they are interested.
I am a qualified Early Childhood Practitioner and I teach Preschool Music from age 3.
I am a qualified Dyslexia Tutor so I have taught many of my dyslexic students to play the piano in addition to helping them with spelling, reading, writing and comprehension.
£48/hr · 5 subjects · 71 levels
Subjects & pricing
Group £48/hr ·£48/hr
- Grade 6-7, Absolute Beginner, Early Beginner / Pre-Grade 1, Grade 1-2, Grade 3, Grade 4-5
Group £48/hr ·£48/hr
- Absolute Beginner, Early Beginner / Pre-Grade 1, Grade 1-2, Grade 3, Grade 4-5
Discount
Buy a block of 10 lessons with 10% off.
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- Foundation Degree Childhood Studies Certificate checked · YMCA Training · Ordinary degree · 2004 YMCA Training · Ordinary degree · 2004 Certificate checked
Pre-degree
- A-level Performing Arts · D · 1996 D · 1996
Music grade or diploma
- ABRSM Grade 7 Piano · ABRSM · Pass · 1995 ABRSM · Pass · 1995
- ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory · ABRSM · Pass · 1993 ABRSM · Pass · 1993
Vocational / professional
- Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Certificate checked · Association of Healthcare Trainers · Competent · 2026 Association of Healthcare Trainers · Competent · 2026 Certificate checked
- Early Intervention Therapist for Autism · Milestones Early Intervention Therapy · Competent · 2009 Milestones Early Intervention Therapy · Competent · 2009
- Danks Davis Dyslexia Certified Tutor · Danks Davis Dyslexia · Competent · 2006 Danks Davis Dyslexia · Competent · 2006
- SEN Coordinator · Brighton & Hove City Council · Competent · 2003 Brighton & Hove City Council · Competent · 2003
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- Aug 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Gen
Angela is very reliable with great time keeping. She is enabling my daughter to make really quick progress. It works really well for us that she comes to our house.
- Apr 2017 ·imported from First Tutors
Chloe
This is going to be a long review but its necessary My son is 3 and he has autism. He has had 2 lessons so far and he is thoroughly enjoying the time with the keyboard. He gets extremely excited when shes there and it is lovely to see. Angela doesnt judge you, ive found a lot of people can be discriminative against my son because of his autism. But Angela isnt like that. My son needs to gain trust before doing things other peoples way but every week hes been getting more interactive with Angela and also this week was copying certain things and allowing her to play at the same time . those are big steps for my son and I couldn't be prouder. Shes patient and caters for the needs of your child. Would highly recommend for people who have children with autism or other learning disabilities. Music is something that children with autism enjoy and sometimes people can shy away from doing something because of peoples reactions. Don't shy away because there are people like Angela who wouldn't judge and will help your child get an experience they have a right to enjoy. I was nervous that my son would.have a meltdown when she was packing the keyboard away but he didnt and he was happy enough and waved bye to her. She comes the same time each week which for my son is crucial as it has become part of his routine. Things have to be at their time. Watching my son jump around and smiling hands In the air before returning back to the keyboard to play some more is just very lovely to watch. Its like He's enjoying himself so much. My son loves music and dancing and I aim to give him what he likes to do. Just because he has autism doesn't mean he can't do something . I'm also starting lessons with her because I feel she's the right person to teach me as well as my son. Then I can learn things I can teach my son too. Or keep him entertained with those songs . I would recommend Angela to people who are nervous and for people who want their child to be relaxed and feel not pressured. She has worked with children with autism and also adults and thats why I recommend her for people who have special needs. There are not many pianists who work with people with autism so I was ecstatic finding one who was willing to teach and had the experience which I noticed on the profile. So yes 5/5 It will take time for my son to get used to her but that doesnt matter. Every week he gets more interactive.
- Mar 2017 ·imported from First Tutors
Julie
Thank you Angela, you are a fantastic piano teacher for my 9 and 10 year old… they feel inspired and enthusiastic and it's wonderful to see such rapid progress so quickly. After only a couple of weeks they are playing some pieces and it's really impressive.
- Nov 2016 ·imported from First Tutors
Brooke
Angela is a very patient and engaging piano teacher. Our 5-year-old son developed a love of piano with her - he would be so excited when she arrived at our house for lessons that he would drop whatever he was doing and head straight for the piano. He enjoyed his lessons so much that we tried to fit in as many per week as we could - up to 3, 1 hours lessons for a 5-year-old is a lot, but that is what he wanted to do! Angela created lessons which worked for our son, and that is why he enjoyed it so much. I'm really glad we found her and highly recommend her!
- Jul 2016 ·imported from First Tutors
Lee-Anne
Angela is an excellent piano teacher for my daughter. She truly has brought out the best in her and makes each lesson so enjoyable. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
- Oct 2015 ·imported from First Tutors
Roma
My daughter (who is on the autistic spectrum) started lessons with Angela a couple of months ago and enjoyed them very much. Angela was warm and patient in her approach to teaching her and quickly put my anxieties/concerns to rest. My daughter has benefitted from her time with Angela. I highly recommend her to parents with young children, particularly those on the spectrum.