Hector Olea
Music Lessons at University of Texas at El Paso: Production, Mixing, Theory
Private lessons - Hector Olea
Bachelors degree
$34
/ hour
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
Tango
R&B
Jazz
Baroque
Pop
Film/Movie
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Music concept taught by Hector
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.
Bass Line Influence
Modes and Scales
Chord Arpeggios for Memorization
Applying Scales to Repertoire
Knows and Need to Knows
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
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.
Practice Log
Modes
Half-Whole Diminished Scale
Bass Chords
Chromaticism
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.
First and Second Endings
Reading Rhythms
Walking Basslines
Arpeggios
Diminished Scales
Diminished Chords
Online Learning Strategies
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
Arpeggios
Chord Symbols
Blues Form
Site Reading
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
Diatonic Chords
Minor 7th Chords
Chord Inversions
Hector and Courtney covered major and chromatic scales, fingering patterns, and the C minor pentatonic scale. Courtney practiced applying these concepts to the fretboard and to basslines. Hector assigned practice exercises and will send videos demonstrating techniques, and they scheduled the next lesson for Thursday.
Fingering Efficiency
Intonation
Pentatonic Minor Scale
Major Scale Shape
Chromatic Scale
Fingering Efficiency
Pentatonic Minor Scale
Intonation
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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