Hector Olea
Strengthen your technique with guitar lessons that combine practical skills and music theory in a clear way.




Guitar lessons - Hector Olea
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Hector - Know your guitar teacher
As a seasoned music tutor, I'm Hector Olea, holding a Bachelors degree in Commercial Music and Philosophy. With over a decade of experience in teaching music, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my guitar lessons. My expertise lies in various guitar styles, including acoustic, classical, and bass guitar. Specializing in chord progressions, fingerstyle, music theory, and more, I tailor each lesson to suit individual student needs and interests. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, my goal is to make learning the guitar a fun and engaging experience for you. Let's strum our way to musical excellence together!
Hector graduated from University of Texas at El Paso

Guitar lessons quick guide
With a passion for Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, and Bass Guitar, I offer engaging and progressive lessons tailored to students of all levels. My teaching style focuses on expressive musicality, theory integration, and empathetic guidance. By utilizing tech tools like Amp Simulators, Metronome Apps, and PDF Sheet Music, I create an interactive online learning environment. I follow a diverse curriculum, including A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, catering to students aged 20+ at all levels from kids to advanced players. My personalized approach ensures students develop technical skills while enjoying the learning process. By providing video and audio feedback, I make each lesson hands-on and effective, encouraging a deep understanding of music theory and practice.
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Chord Progressions
Ear training
Fingerstyle
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar for beginners
Songs and Repertoire
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Guitar 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
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Bass Guitar
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Guitar for adults
All Levels
Guitar for kids
Guitar for intermediate
ADHD
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Guitar for beginners
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Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Ear Training Software
PDF Sheet Music
Chord Diagram Apps
Looping Pedals
Backing Track Libraries

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