Aimee Casahuilca
Music Production Lessons for All Levels | Macquarie University Educator
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Aimee Casahuilca
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
5% off
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About your music teacher
As a music tutor, I'm Aimee Casahuilca, holding a Bachelors degree in Music. With a background in music production, composition, and various genres like Jazz, Blues, and Pop, I bring a unique blend of expertise to my teaching. Though relatively new to tutoring, I've found immense joy in guiding students of all ages through their musical journeys. My approach to teaching music is to create an environment that nurtures creativity and self-expression. I believe that music is a powerful tool for personal development and emotional expression. Through personalized lesson plans tailored to your learning style and goals, we will explore everything from music theory to live performances. Whether you're an adult looking to enhance your skills or a young beginner taking your first steps in music, I'm here to support you. From mastering sight-reading to delving into digital audio workstations, each lesson is designed to boost your confidence and skills. Let's embark on this musical adventure together and unlock your full potential as a musician! Let's harmonize, create, and make music magic together!
Meet Aimee
Aimee graduated from Macquarie
Your music teacher expertise
Rock
Folk
Pop
Classical
Learner types for music lessons
Home schooled
Music for beginners
Learning Disabilities
Music for kids
Music for advanced
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ASD
Music for adults
ADHD
Music lessons at a glance
As a Music Production and Composition tutor specializing in a wide range of subjects for music enthusiasts of all levels, my teaching style is a blend of theory integration, progressive instruction, and technique-focused methods. I create an engaging and expressive learning environment using a variety of tech tools like recording apps, metronome apps, and vocal health apps. Following diverse curricula such as A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, I cater to students aged 10 and above, from beginners to advanced levels in music. By merging sight-reading, digital audio workstations, and live performance techniques, I ensure a holistic musical education. I personalize lessons to match individual learning styles and goals, emphasizing practical applications and fostering creativity. With a focus on hands-on practice and personalized feedback, I guide students in honing their skills and achieving their musical aspirations. Whether diving into sound engineering or mastering songwriting, I am dedicated to empowering students to excel in their musical journey.
Types of music lessons
Music Production
Music Composition
Sight-Reading
Digital Audio Workstation
Mashups
Electronic Music
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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Music concepts taught by Aimee
The student practiced rhythm exercises with varied note durations and began exploring quintuplet exercises for speed. The tutor introduced modes, focusing on Ionian and Mixolydian, and assigned practice with the first pattern of each mode. The student was encouraged to experiment with applying these concepts in their music production.
Changing Rhythms with Scales
Quintuplet Exercises for Speed
Introduction to Modes
Applying Modes to Soloing
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal exercises to improve pitch accuracy, vocal placement, and breath control. The Student practiced singing scales and arpeggios with different vowel sounds. They also worked on a song, focusing on opening up the vowel sounds and achieving a more powerful delivery. The student was instructed to practice with focused attention and incorporate vocal exercises into their routine.
Vocal Registers: Chest
Throat
and Head Voice
Importance of Focused Practice
Vocal Placement and Compression
Ear Training and Pitch Accuracy
Jaw Drop for Open Vowel Sounds
Balancing Emotion and Technique
The Student and Tutor reviewed guitar scale patterns, focusing on memorizing core shapes for major and minor scales. They then delved into arpeggio exercises, working on hand stretches, fingering techniques, and rhythmic interpretation, including a 7/8 time signature. The Student plans to practice these exercises and a new song in a different tuning for the next session.
Rhythmic Grouping and Time Signatures
Understanding Chord Terminology: Minor 7 Flat 5
Arpeggio Practice: Dexterity and Fluidity
Guitar Scale Patterns: Focusing on Shapes
The class focused on improving rhythmic precision and timing for the student on the guitar. They practiced quarter, eighth, and sixteenth notes using a metronome and applied these rhythms to scale exercises, with homework involving creating and practicing new rhythmic patterns within different scale positions.
Rhythmic Notation: Quarter
Eighth
and Sixteenth Notes
Metronome Practice and Tempo Control
Musical Scales: Major and Minor Positions
Economy Picking Technique
Vocal Compression Types
Vocal Registers (Chest
Mix
Head)
Vocal Sirens and Range Expansion
Articulation: Staccato vs. Legato
Vowel Purity and Openness
The student and tutor reviewed guitar scale patterns and practiced rhythmic exercises focusing on triplets and eighth notes. They also discussed music notation for rhythms and addressed specific left-hand techniques and chord voicings for the song "Blackbird," with the student planning to continue practicing these concepts.
Scale Patterns and Flexibility
Rhythm and Timing Exercises
Understanding Ties and Note Equivalence
Left-Hand Guitar Technique
Teaching tools used in music classes
Recording Apps
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Metronome spps
Interactive music lessons
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
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