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Hector Olea

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Guitar lessons - Hector Olea

Bachelors degree

/ 30 min

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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

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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Chords and Rhythms

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Scales and Modes

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Guitar Techniques

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Ear training

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Songs and Repertoire

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Chord Progressions

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Student learned 7 days ago

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

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Student learned 20 days ago

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

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Jennifer learned about 1 month ago

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

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Jennifer learned about 2 months ago

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

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Jennifer learned about 2 months ago

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

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Jennifer learned 2 months ago

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

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Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar

Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar

Learner for guitar lessons

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ADHD

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Guitar for kids

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Guitar for adults

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Guitar for beginners

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Guitar for advanced

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All Levels

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Guitar for intermediate

Engaging guitar lessons

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Weekend lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Open Q&A

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Record lessons

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Chat for quick help

Learning tools used in guitar classes

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Backing Track Libraries

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Looping Pedals

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Ear Training Software

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Chord Diagram Apps

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PDF Sheet Music

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