Hector Olea
Music Lessons at University of Texas at El Paso: Production, Mixing, Theory




Music lessons - Hector Olea
Bachelors degree
/ 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
Classical
R&B
Tango
Blues
Jazz
Rock
Meet Hector
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
ADHD
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
All levels
School
Adult/Professionals
College

Music concept taught by Hector
Hector and Jennifer reviewed music theory concepts, including scales, modes, diminished scales, and chord progression analysis. Jennifer practiced applying scales and arpeggios and worked on chromatic scale exercises. Hector assigned practice exercises focusing on 2-5-1 progressions and chromatic scales in F and C, and they scheduled the next session for October 31st.
Half Diminished 7th Chord
Slap Bass Notation
Chromatic Scale Applications
Mixolydian Mode
Dorian Mode
Diminished Scale
Hector and a learner from Rockridge worked on bass guitar finger exercises to improve dexterity and coordination, focusing on alternating finger patterns across different strings while using a metronome. The individual also began learning to read music, practicing rhythms with whole, half, and quarter notes. Hector assigned practice exercises for finger dexterity, rhythm reading, and learning the baseline for "My Girl" by The Temptations, and will share a Google Drive folder with lesson notes and practice logs.
Rhythm Syllables
Bass Tuning
Finger Dexterity Exercise (1-2-3-4)
Music Note Durations
Music Rests
Hector led a lesson with Jennifer, delving into modes and their practical application in jazz chord progressions, with a specific focus on minor 2-5-1 progressions and turnarounds. Jennifer dedicated her time to practicing scales and chord analysis, honing her ability to visualize scales on the fingerboard and connect them smoothly. For future practice, they plan to utilize iReal Pro and apply these newly learned concepts to the song 'Alone Together'.
Minor 2-5-1 Progression
Modes as F Scale Positions
Mixolydian Flat 9 Flat 6 Scale
Locrian Mode
Hector and a learner explored advanced scale and chord alterations for jazz bass, focusing on applying these concepts to 'Girl from Ipanema.' The learner, a resident of Grogan's Mill, practiced major and Mixolydian scales, including altered versions, and began learning slap bass techniques. Hector assigned exercises to practice scales in different positions and to incorporate 'spicy' notes into the melody, and will provide a scale chart for the song.
Slap Bass Technique (Thumb)
Altered Scale (Super Locrian)
Mixolydian Scale (Dominant Scale)
Lydian Scale (Major with Sharp 4)
Altered Notes in Scales
Scale Extensions (9ths
11ths
13ths)
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.
Chord Alterations/Substitutions
Planing/Motif Planning
AABA Form
3-6-2-5-1 Turnaround
Rhythm Notation
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