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.
Your guitar teacher expertise
Chords and Rhythms
Scales and Modes
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar Techniques
Ear training
Songs and Repertoire
Chord Progressions
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Guitar concept taught by Hector
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.
Planing/Motif Planning
Chord Alterations/Substitutions
AABA Form
3-6-2-5-1 Turnaround
Rhythm Notation
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
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
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
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
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Bass Guitar
Learner for guitar lessons
ADHD
Guitar for kids
Guitar for adults
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for advanced
All Levels
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Guitar for intermediate
Engaging guitar lessons
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Record lessons
Chat for quick help
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Backing Track Libraries
Looping Pedals
Ear Training Software
Chord Diagram Apps
PDF Sheet Music

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