Hector Olea
Music Lessons at University of Texas at El Paso: Production, Mixing, Theory
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Hector Olea
Bachelors degree
/ 55 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
Your music teacher expertise
Tango
Classical
Blues
R&B
Rock
Jazz
Learner types for music lessons
Adult/Professionals
ADHD
All levels
School
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
College
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.
Types of music lessons
Music Production
Sight-Reading
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Mixing
Mashups
Electronic Music
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15 days Refund
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Music concepts taught by Hector
The student and tutor worked through foundational music theory concepts, starting with the Circle of Fifths and then applying these principles to bass guitar scales and arpeggios. They practiced scale shapes, derived minor scales from major scales, and learned specific fingerings for major and minor arpeggios. The session concluded with an introduction to modes, with plans to explore this further in subsequent lessons.
Circle of Fifths
Major and Minor Scale Relationships
Playing in Thirds (Broken Thirds)
Arpeggios
Musical Modes
The Tutor introduced advanced piano techniques focusing on chord voicings, voice leading, and harmonic movement between chords. The Student practiced specific exercises to create smoother transitions and richer sounds, applying these concepts to jazz standards and discussing practice methodologies. The Tutor provided additional resources and follow-up materials for continued study.
Voice Leading
Chord Voicings (9ths
11ths
Sus Chords)
The 'Three Zone' Concept (Bass
Harmony
Melody)
Practice Strategies for Musicians
The Student and Tutor delved into advanced piano solo techniques, dissecting musical pieces into bass, harmony, and melody components. They practiced exercises for "bass and melody" and "bass and chords" on "Autumn Leaves," and discussed strategies for learning new pieces by approaching them from multiple angles to internalize the structure and harmony.
Comping: Playing Chords and Bass Simultaneously
Developing Musical Independence and Dexterity
Extended Voicings and Open Voicings
The Three Layers of Music (Piano Solo)
The student and tutor worked on refining piano technique by practicing specific chords and inversions in the piece "Autumn Leaves." They discussed advanced concepts such as shell chords, avoiding note doubling, and the theory behind relative minor scales. The tutor assigned practice on a specific section of the music and encouraged the student to continue exploring the concepts discussed.
Chord Extensions and Voicing Choices
Pickup Notes and Measure Construction
Relative Minor Keys and Their Relationship
Chord Voicings and Shell Chords
The Tutor guided the Student in learning chromatic scales, fingerboard navigation techniques (shifting, pivoting), and modes in relation to major/minor scales. The Student practiced applying these concepts to bass playing with an emphasis on proper fingering, scale memorization, and metronome practice. Homework includes practicing fingerboard techniques, scales, and arpeggios with a metronome.
Grooves and Fills
Modal Arpeggios
Modes Introduction
F Major Scale and Position Playing
Note Naming
Metronome Practice
Chromatic Scale Exercises
The Student reviewed the Autumn Leaves piece, focusing on chord voicings, voice leading, and diatonic and non-diatonic chord progressions. Independence exercises were introduced to improve coordination between the hands. Homework includes practicing chord voicings, the melody, and independence exercises with a metronome.
Hand Position on the Keyboard
Project-Based Learning in Music
Chord Voicing and Inversions
Diatonic Movement and Key Signatures
Fourths Movement
Dominant Chords and Tension
Chord Extensions - Minor 6
Teaching tools used in music classes
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Ear Training Software
Looping Software
Interactive music lessons
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
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