Hector Olea
Music Lessons at University of Texas at El Paso: Production, Mixing, Theory
Music lessons - Hector Olea
Bachelors degree
$22
$19
/ 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!
Hector graduated from University of Texas at El Paso
Music lessons at a glance
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.
Your music teacher expertise
Tango
R&B
Pop
Rock
Film/Movie
Blues
Meet Hector
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Teaching tools used in music classes
Ear Training Software
Looping Software
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Types of music lessons
Music Production
Sight-Reading
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Mixing
Mashups
Electronic Music
Learner types for music lessons
All levels
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
College
ADHD
Adult/Professionals
School
Music concept taught by Hector
During a recent lesson, Hector and Jennifer delved into "The Girl from Ipanema," concentrating on chord voicings, voice leading, and the "2-5-1" progression. Jennifer specifically worked on playing rootless chords and soloing by utilizing the third and seventh of each chord. Her homework assignment involves practicing the song with a backing track, with a focus on voice leading and soloing using guide tones, and recording a bassline, rootless chords, a melody, and a solo across the song's structure.
Rootless Voicings
Voice Leading
3-7 / 7-3 Voice Leading
Diminished Chords
2-5-1 Progression
Hector recently conducted a music lesson for a student from the University of Texas at El Paso, covering music theory, chord progressions, bass guitar tone, and rhythm exercises. The learner actively practiced chord changes, specifically the 3-6-2-5-1 turnaround in C major, and applied rhythmic patterns to these changes. Looking ahead, Hector plans to send a video on soloing, offer more examples of 3-6-2-5-1 progressions, and they also discussed options for recording the student's playing.
Planing/Motif Planning
Chord Alterations/Substitutions
AABA Form
3-6-2-5-1 Turnaround
Rhythm Notation
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
Chord Arpeggios for Memorization
Applying Scales to Repertoire
Knows and Need to Knows
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Practice Routine Creation
Bass Line Influence
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.
Chromaticism
Practice Log
Modes
Half-Whole Diminished Scale
Bass Chords
Reading Treble Clef
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.
Diminished Chords
Online Learning Strategies
Diminished Scales
Arpeggios
Walking Basslines
Reading Rhythms
First and Second Endings
Free lesson slots
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Interactive music lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
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