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!

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Aimee graduated from Macquarie

Aimee graduated from Macquarie
Aimee graduated from Macquarie

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Music for beginners

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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 Production

Music Composition

Music Composition

Sight-Reading

Sight-Reading

Digital Audio Workstation

Digital Audio Workstation

Mashups

Mashups

Electronic Music

Electronic Music

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Student learned 8 days ago

Student and Tutor worked on two guitar pieces, reviewing chord shapes, strumming patterns, and transitions for the first song. They then delved into a new piece, addressing techniques for muted notes and complex finger positioning. The Student will practice both songs, focusing on integrating the refined strumming patterns and improving timing and transitions.

Strumming Dynamics & Timing for Song Sections

Optimizing Chord Transitions

Muted Notes Technique

Genre Spotlight: Alternative/Indie & Sus Chords

The Role of the Capo

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Student learned 11 days ago

The Student received an introductory guitar lesson from the Tutor, covering basic guitar anatomy, string names, and proper fretting technique. They practiced the 'spider exercise' for finger dexterity and learned their first C major chord. For homework, the Student was advised to practice the spider exercise and come prepared with a song they would like to learn in the next session.

Your First Fretboard Notes & C Major Chord

The "Spider Exercise": Building Finger Dexterity

Left-Hand Technique & Fretboard Navigation

Essential Tuning & String Names

Classical Guitar Fundamentals & Advantages

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Student learned 19 days ago

Student and Tutor reviewed C major triads and inversions, practicing their application across the guitar fretboard. They also explored various C major scale shapes and engaged in an improvisation exercise using both scales and triads over a backing track. The session concluded with a detailed review of a specific R&B piece, addressing chord transitions and fingering, and setting a future plan to focus on strumming techniques.

Guitar Triads and Inversions in C Major

C Major Scale Fretboard Shapes

Improvisation with Scales and Triads

Optimizing Guitar Chord Transitions

Foundational Guitar Strumming and Picking

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Student learned about 2 months ago

The student and tutor explored advanced guitar concepts, including the CAGED system with a focus on less familiar shapes and triads with their inversions. They practiced identifying chords, applying fingerings, and understanding the theoretical basis of inversions, with follow-up practice assigned using a metronome for rhythm and timing.

The CAGED System

Triads and Inversions

Arpeggio Practice Techniques

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Student learned 2 months ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed diminished chords, their shapes, and their function as the seventh chord in major keys. They also explored chord progressions and scale degrees using the circle of fifths, and then applied these concepts to troubleshooting specific challenging transitions within the Student's R&B piece. For the next session, they plan to work on a Bossa Nova track to further practice chord voicings.

Practical Application: Song Transitions and Techniques

Harmonic Minor Scale

Chord Substitutions: Major and Minor

Circle of Fifths and Key Relationships

Diminished Chords: Shapes and Function

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Student learned 2 months ago

The tutor and student focused on foundational singing techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, vocal warm-ups like lip trills, and vowel pronunciation exercises ('Ah', 'Ee', 'Oh'). They practiced staccato and legato articulation, and the student performed a song excerpt for feedback, identifying areas for vocal development and breath control.

Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Trills

Staccato and Legato Techniques

Vowel Articulation: 'A'

'E'

'O'

Diaphragmatic Breathing

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Teaching tools used in music classes

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Metronome spps

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Recording Apps

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Pitch and Tuning Apps

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Pets are welcomed

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Open Q&A

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