Music Lessons at University of Texas at El Paso: Production, Mixing, Theory
Private lessons - Hector Olea
Bachelors degree
$38
$34
/ hour
Piano classes that feel motivating and fun
91% students stay engaged and excited about practicing
Consistent feedback from piano teacher
Parents receive regular updates on goals, strengths, and areas to improve
Piano lessons built around practical learning
Classes center on playing, not just theory or drills
Meet Hector
About your music teacher
With over a decade of experience, I'm Hector Olea, a dual-degree holder in Commercial Music and Philosophy. My passion lies in teaching music, specializing in piano, guitar, bass, and violin. I cater to students of all levels, from beginners to advanced. My teaching approach focuses on creating a fun and engaging learning environment where students thrive. I offer a wide range of subjects like music theory, songwriting, and digital audio workstation techniques. Whether you're a budding musician or looking to refine your skills, let's embark on a musical journey together!
Your music teacher specialities
Baroque
Blues
Film/Movie
R&B
Jazz
Tango
Music lessons overview
As a Music Production and Sound Engineering tutor, I specialize in coaching students at all levels with a creative and engaging teaching style. I customize lessons in Music Theory, Songwriting, and Digital Audio Workstation use to match each student's musical interests and abilities. By utilizing advanced tech tools like Looping Software and Recording Apps, I offer hands-on experience in Music Mixing and Electronic Music production. I follow a curriculum that aligns with international standards like IB and AP programs to ensure comprehensive learning outcomes. With a focus on performance coaching, I use Vocal Technique Apps and Ear Training Software to enhance student skills. My empathetic approach fosters a supportive environment for students pursuing music for fun or academic purposes, making learning interactive and rewarding for all levels and ages.
Student types for music lessons
School
College
Adult/Professionals
All levels
ADHD
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Interactive music lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Teaching tools used in music classes
Ear Training Software
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Looping Software
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Types of music lessons
Music Production
Sight-Reading
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Mixing
Mashups
Electronic Music
Free lesson slots
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Music concept taught by Hector
Hector and Jennifer covered diminished and whole tone scales, chord construction, and jazz basslines. Jennifer practiced fingerings, arpeggios, and reading rhythms, and Hector provided exercises for building walking basslines and identifying musical styles. Hector assigned Jennifer to listen to Bosanova music and create a walking bassline exercise, and they scheduled their next lesson.
Online Learning Strategies
Diminished Chords
Diminished Scales
Arpeggios
Hector taught Jennifer about jazz and blues basslines, covering chord symbols, blues form, arpeggios, and the bass's role in chord progressions. Jennifer practiced chord reading and creating baselines. Hector assigned homework involving chord reading, baseline creation, and site-reading exercises, and they scheduled the next lesson to focus on site reading and stylistic applications.
Diminished Chords
Altered Chords
Dominant Chords
Walking Baselines
Hector Olea instructed Garrett Morgan on guitar, covering major 7th chords, chord progressions, and intervals within the F scale. Garrett practiced building various chord types and adding extensions. Hector will send Garrett a video demonstrating these concepts and plans to cover chord inversions in the next lesson.
Major 7th Chords
Chord Extensions
Dominant 7th Chords
Intervals on Strings
Hector gave Courtney a bass lesson covering major, chromatic, and pentatonic scales, focusing on fingerings and note recognition. Courtney practiced these scales in different positions and learned about applying them to songs. Hector also explained how to use a bass guitar tool for intonation and action adjustments, and they scheduled a follow-up session for Thursday.
Fingering Efficiency
Pentatonic Minor Scale
Intonation
Major Scale Shape
Hector and Jennifer worked on bass guitar techniques, including scales, finger exercises, and chord qualities. Jennifer practiced scales with randomized intervals and finger patterns to improve speed and relaxation. Hector assigned scales and finger exercises for the week, along with a video of a bassline demonstrating the concepts covered.
Bass Player Role
Chord Qualities
Interval Recognition
Finger Exercises
John Cowperthwaite and Hector Olea had a wide-ranging conversation that included guitar sound and equipment, evolving musical tastes, personal health challenges, and philosophical reflections on life and society. Hector provided advice on guitar picks and shared experiences living abroad, while John recounted personal anecdotes and future plans. They concluded by exchanging contact information and expressing mutual appreciation.
AI Sentience
Aesthetics of Music
Fragility of Society
Over-Ear Headphones