Jose Santis
Exciting music lessons blending theory expertise with imaginative musical expression for students of all ages and levels.
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Music lessons - Jose Santis
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
About your music teacher
I'm Jose Santis, a Bachelors-educated music tutor with over 15 years of experience offering specialized music lessons. My passion lies in teaching a wide array of music genres like blues, jazz, pop, rock, contemporary; with my favorite being Latin & Spanish music, as well as contemporary Worship & Gospel music. I play several instruments (guitar, bass, uke, piano & drums) and provide expert level music lessons in Music Theory, Composition, Live Performance, Sight Reading & Ear Training. My students range at all levels, from kids to adults. Whether you're into mainstream music, flamenco/classical or anything in between, I tailor each session to enhance your skills. My teaching approach is engaging and dynamic, I thrive on rapport building so your learning experience is more effective. Let's hit the right note together to elevate your musical journey!
Meet Jose
Jose graduated from Mohawk College of Applied Arts
Music lessons at a glance
My tutoring approach blends expressive musicality, sight reading, and theory integration to create engaging and creative lessons. Specializing in Songwriting, Music Composition, Music Theory and more, I use a variety of tech tools like online platforms and interactive software to enhance the learning experience. Additionally, I can read & write standard notation and am well versed in all traditional practices of music such as is used in the Royal Conservatory methods. With a curriculum tailored to individual needs, I cater to a diverse audience of 200+ students, ranging from kids to adults at all the skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced.) My methodology strengths lie in personalized tutoring, fostering a deep understanding of musical concepts, and promoting a love for music through interactive lessons that cater to all learning styles.
Your music teacher expertise
Metal
Rock
Folk
Jazz
Classical
Music concept taught by Jose
The student learned guitar chords, practiced transitioning between them, and discussed applying them to songs of their choice. The Tutor provided chord diagrams and explained how to read them. The plan is for the Tutor to send rewritten chords for "Cries of Awoken" and for the student to practice the C and A minor chord transitions.
Finger Numbering System
Chord Diagrams and Finger Placement
Chord Progressions and Song Structure
Melody Learning with Numbered Notation
Simplified Chord Versions
Capo Usage and its Effect on Chords
Counting Beats and Strumming Patterns
The session focused on guitar techniques, including reggae-style strumming, chord progressions, and fingerpicking styles. The Student worked on simplifying lead guitar parts in popular songs and memorizing chord shapes. The Tutor will provide updated sheet music with chord diagrams and lyrical cues, and the Student is to practice chord transitions and strumming patterns.
Introduction to Fingerpicking Techniques
Barre Chords and Hand Strength
Using Tempo Adjustment Tools for Practice
Strumming Patterns and Rhythmic Variation
Chord Progressions and Memory Work
The Student and Tutor analyzed blues riffs, including "Easy Blues", riffs within a 12-bar blues progression, "Taking Care of Business", and "Sunshine of Your Love". The session focused on fretboard patterns, muting techniques, and song structure. The Student was assigned to practice the riffs and identify the structure of "Sunshine of Your Love" as a listening exercise. The Tutor will provide a video recording of the "Easy Blues" riff.
12-Bar Blues Structure
Blues Riff Patterns and Visualization
Turnarounds
Muting Techniques
Bending and Hammer-Ons
Chord Progression and Song Structure
The student and tutor reviewed classical guitar etudes and worked on finger-style arrangements of songs by James Taylor. The student practiced pieces, focusing on tempo, fingerings, and chord voicings, and the tutor provided feedback and corrections to the sheet music. The tutor will send revised sheet music and additional etudes for the student to practice.
Song Structure and Improvisation
Reading Ahead and Anticipation
Chord Voicings and Slash Chords
Fingerstyle Technique
Harmonic Accompaniment
Accidentals and Key Signatures
The session covered blues guitar riffs, comping, blues structure, and pentatonic scales. The student worked on applying chord and scale knowledge to a Bon Jovi song and will focus on memorizing notes on the E and A strings. The tutor will send scale diagrams and recordings of phrases for practice.
Power Chords and the Fretboard Map
Seventh Chords (7th) and Extensions
Pentatonic Scales and Soloing
Breaking Down Solos
Chord Voicings and Fingerstyle Techniques
Reading Lead Sheets and Root Note Recognition
The session focused on guitar playing techniques, including chord transitions, tuning, and fingerstyle arpeggios. The student practiced chord progressions in various songs and received feedback on finger placement and strumming patterns. The tutor assigned "Float" by Olivia Dean as a transcription exercise and provided resources for accessing MIDI audio tracks.
Guitar Tuning by Ear and App
Understanding Chord Fingerings
Practicing Chord Progressions and Transitions
Fragmented Chord Practice for Clarity
Applying Chord Progressions to Real Songs
Introduction to Arpeggios and Fingerstyle
Finger Placement and String Muting
Types of music lessons
Music Composition
Sight-Reading
Music Theory
Songwriting
Live Performance
Music for beginners
Teaching tools used in music classes
Backing Track Libraries
Ear Training Software
Recording Apps
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Learner types for music lessons
Music for beginners
Music for adults
Music for advanced
Music for intermediate
Music for kids
Interactive music lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
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