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Hector Olea

Find your piano voice with lessons that blend creative technique, empathy, and strong foundations.

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Private lessons - Hector Olea

Bachelors degree

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About your piano teacher

As a seasoned music tutor, I'm Hector Olea, holding dual Bachelors in Commercial Music and Philosophy, offering over a decade of teaching experience. Specializing in piano, I cater to students of all levels, from kids to adults. My expertise spans various subjects like Grand Piano, Jazz Piano, and more. I excel in Chord Theory, Ear Training, and Performance Skills, ensuring a comprehensive learning journey. With a focus on personalized teaching, I emphasize creating engaging lessons tailored to each student's needs and interests. Let's embark on a musical journey together!

Meet Hector

Hector graduated from University of Texas at El Paso

Hector graduated from University of Texas at El Paso

Piano lessons overview

As a Piano tutor specializing in various piano types and genres, I offer a unique and engaging teaching approach. With a blend of creative and progressive instruction, I cater to students of all levels, including kids and adults. By integrating music theory, sight-reading, and personalized curriculum, I ensure a comprehensive learning experience. I leverage tech tools like DAWs, metronome apps, and virtual piano apps to enhance lessons both online and offline. I focus on using backing track libraries, chord & scale reference apps, and ear training software to make learning interactive and fun. With small class sizes of 20+ students, I provide individual attention and feedback to each student. Whether it's Grand Piano, Jazz Piano, or Digital Piano, I tailor lessons to match students' interests and abilities. My empathetic teaching style encourages problem-solving and technical skill development. By incorporating PDF sheet music libraries, looping software, and piano tuner apps, I ensure a well-rounded learning environment. Join me for a motivating and hands-on piano learning journey where theory meets practice seamlessly for students at any proficiency level.

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88% students feel more skilled, confident, and ready to perform

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Piano lessons that truly engage students

Parents report their children look forward to every class

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Piano lessons built around practical learning

Classes center on playing, not just theory or drills

Your piano teacher specialities

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Piano Repertoire

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Rhythm and Timing

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Performance Skills

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Ear training

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Music theory

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Pedaling Techniques

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Piano concept taught by Hector

Jennifer learned 10 days 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 27 days 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

Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Chord Arpeggios for Memorization

Bass Line Influence

Applying Scales to Repertoire

Knows and Need to Knows

Practice Routine Creation

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Jennifer learned about 1 month 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.

Modes

Practice Log

Bass Chords

Half-Whole Diminished Scale

Reading Treble Clef

Chromaticism

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Jennifer learned about 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.

Online Learning Strategies

Diminished Chords

Diminished Scales

Arpeggios

Walking Basslines

Reading Rhythms

First and Second Endings

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Jennifer learned about 2 months ago

Hector taught Jennifer about jazz and blues basslines, covering chord symbols, blues form, arpeggios, and the bass's role in chord progressions. Jennifer practiced chord reading and creating baselines. Hector assigned homework involving chord reading, baseline creation, and site-reading exercises, and they scheduled the next lesson to focus on site reading and stylistic applications.

Site Reading

Blues Form

Chord Symbols

Arpeggios

Walking Baselines

Dominant Chords

Diminished Chords

Altered Chords

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garrett learned 2 months ago

Hector Olea instructed Garrett Morgan on guitar, covering major 7th chords, chord progressions, and intervals within the F scale. Garrett practiced building various chord types and adding extensions. Hector will send Garrett a video demonstrating these concepts and plans to cover chord inversions in the next lesson.

Dominant 7th Chords

Minor 7th Chords

Chord Inversions

Diatonic Chords

Intervals on Strings

Chord Extensions

Major 7th Chords

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Types of piano lessons

Piano

Piano

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

Player Piano

Player Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Jazz Piano

Jazz Piano

Free lesson slots

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Teaching tools used in piano classes

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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Looping Software

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Ear Training Software

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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DAWs

Student types for piano lessons

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Piano for kids

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Piano for beginners

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Piano for intermediate

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All Levels

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Piano for adults

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Piano for advanced

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ADHD

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

Interactive piano lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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