Aimee Casahuilca
Music Production Lessons for All Levels | Macquarie University Educator
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Aimee Casahuilca
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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
Pop
Rock
Classical
Folk
Learner types for music lessons
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Music for advanced
Home schooled
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Music for kids
ADHD
Music for beginners
Music for adults
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
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15 days Refund
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Music concepts taught by Aimee
The student and tutor worked through a specific guitar piece, clarifying tablature and playing techniques. They then delved into music theory, focusing on modes, their application in improvisation, and how to use the circle of fifths. The student practiced improvising with modes and technical exercises, with a recommendation to continue practicing scales in different tunings and exploring modes through jam tracks.
Musical Modes and the Circle of Fifths
Rhythmic Notation and Timing
Advanced Guitar Techniques: Muting and Hammer-ons/Pull-offs
Guitar Tuning and Variants
The student and tutor reviewed guitar techniques, focusing on practicing the Lydian scale with different rhythms and working through arpeggio and quintuplet exercises. The student will continue practicing these exercises and prepare a song in a different tuning for the next session.
Lydian Scale Practice
Rhythmic Precision with Scales
Picking Accuracy and String Crossing
Arpeggio Technique and Application
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.
Applying Modes to Soloing
Introduction to Modes
Quintuplet Exercises for Speed
Changing Rhythms with Scales
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.
Jaw Drop for Open Vowel Sounds
Balancing Emotion and Technique
Ear Training and Pitch Accuracy
Vocal Placement and Compression
Importance of Focused Practice
Vocal Registers: Chest
Throat
and Head Voice
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
Teaching tools used in music classes
Recording Apps
Metronome spps
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Interactive music lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
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