Hector Olea
Music Lessons at University of Texas at El Paso: Production, Mixing, Theory
Private lessons - Hector Olea
Bachelors degree
$20
$17
/ 30 min
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!
Meet Hector
Hector graduated from University of Texas at El Paso
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.
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
Your music teacher specialities
Film/Movie
Classical
Baroque
Blues
Pop
R&B
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Music concept taught by Hector
Hector gave a bass guitar lesson to a student from Phoenix, focusing on chord shapes and positions for "The Girl from Ipanema." The student diligently practiced chord transitions and fingerboard positions. For homework, Hector assigned the learner to create a bassline using different positions and incorporate bossa nova rhythms, with the ultimate goal of recording their playing. The next lesson is scheduled for Saturday, August 9th.
Recording Project
Bossa Nova Comping
Girl From Ipanema Baseline
Chord Qualities
Chord Shapes
Hector Olea taught Jennifer Dineen about Bosanova music, using "The Girl from Ipanema" as a practical example. Jennifer practiced chord arpeggios, scales, and bass lines, focusing on understanding the theory behind the chord progressions. Hector assigned homework including practicing the melody, chords, and scales of the song, and he will provide a practice log to help Jennifer structure her practice routine for the next session.
Modes and Scales
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Chord Arpeggios for Memorization
Bass Line Influence
Applying Scales to Repertoire
Knows and Need to Knows
Practice Routine Creation
Hector Olea continued bass guitar lessons with Jennifer Dineen, focusing on scales, modes, diminished scales, bassline construction with chromaticism, and chord voicings. Jennifer worked on improvising over a blues progression and learning chord shapes. Hector assigned homework including creating a bassline for a blues in two feels, practicing scales, and finding videos on chord shapes, with a follow-up lesson scheduled to discuss practice methods and Bossa Nova fundamentals.
Modes
Practice Log
Bass Chords
Half-Whole Diminished Scale
Reading Treble Clef
Chromaticism
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
Walking Basslines
Reading Rhythms
First and Second Endings
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.
Site Reading
Blues Form
Chord Symbols
Arpeggios
Walking Baselines
Dominant Chords
Diminished Chords
Altered Chords
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.
Dominant 7th Chords
Minor 7th Chords
Chord Inversions
Diatonic Chords
Intervals on Strings
Chord Extensions
Major 7th Chords
Types of music lessons
Music Production
Sight-Reading
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Mixing
Mashups
Electronic Music
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in music classes
Ear Training Software
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Looping Software
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
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