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Hector Olea

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Piano lessons - Hector Olea

Bachelors degree

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Hector - 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!

Hector graduated from University of Texas at El Paso

Hector graduated from University of Texas at El Paso

Piano lessons at a glance

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.

Your piano teacher skills

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Performance Skills

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Sight Reading

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Music theory

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Rhythm and Timing

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Ear training

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Improvisation

Meet Hector

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Piano concept taught by Hector

Student learned 8 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 21 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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Different 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

Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for beginners

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All Levels

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Piano for advanced

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Piano for adults

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ADHD

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Piano for kids

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Piano for intermediate

Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Looping Software

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Virtual Piano Apps

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DAWs

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Ear Training Software

Interactive piano lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Chat for quick help

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Open Q&A

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Weekend lessons

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Note taking

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