Hector Olea
Find your piano voice with lessons that blend creative technique, empathy, and strong foundations.
Private lessons - Hector Olea
Bachelors degree
$39
$34
/ hour
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
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.
Trusted piano teacher for real results
88% students feel more skilled, confident, and ready to perform
Piano lessons that truly engage students
Parents report their children look forward to every class
Piano lessons built around practical learning
Classes center on playing, not just theory or drills
Your piano teacher specialities
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Pedaling Techniques
Music theory
Performance Skills
Chord Theory
Piano Technique
Rhythm and Timing
Piano Repertoire
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Piano concept taught by Hector
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
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.
Diminished Chords
Altered Chords
Dominant Chords
Walking Baselines
Arpeggios
Chord Symbols
Blues Form
Site Reading
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.
Major 7th Chords
Chord Extensions
Dominant 7th Chords
Intervals on Strings
Diatonic Chords
Minor 7th Chords
Chord Inversions
Hector gave Courtney a bass lesson covering major, chromatic, and pentatonic scales, focusing on fingerings and note recognition. Courtney practiced these scales in different positions and learned about applying them to songs. Hector also explained how to use a bass guitar tool for intonation and action adjustments, and they scheduled a follow-up session for Thursday.
Fingering Efficiency
Pentatonic Minor Scale
Intonation
Major Scale Shape
Chromatic Scale
Chromatic Scale
Major Scale Shape
Intonation
Hector and Jennifer worked on bass guitar techniques, including scales, finger exercises, and chord qualities. Jennifer practiced scales with randomized intervals and finger patterns to improve speed and relaxation. Hector assigned scales and finger exercises for the week, along with a video of a bassline demonstrating the concepts covered.
Bass Player Role
Chord Qualities
Interval Recognition
Finger Exercises
Major and Minor Scales
Scale Practice with Metronome
John Cowperthwaite and Hector Olea had a wide-ranging conversation that included guitar sound and equipment, evolving musical tastes, personal health challenges, and philosophical reflections on life and society. Hector provided advice on guitar picks and shared experiences living abroad, while John recounted personal anecdotes and future plans. They concluded by exchanging contact information and expressing mutual appreciation.
AI Sentience
Aesthetics of Music
Fragility of Society
Over-Ear Headphones
Personal Priorities
Types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Looping Software
Ear Training Software
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
DAWs
Student types for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for beginners
Piano for intermediate
All Levels
Piano for adults
Piano for advanced
ADHD
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
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