Jose Santis
Exciting music lessons blending theory expertise with imaginative musical expression for students of all ages and levels.
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Jose Santis
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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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
Your music teacher expertise
Pop
Jazz
Classical
Folk
Metal
Learner types for music lessons
Music for advanced
Music for adults
Music for kids
Music for intermediate
Music for beginners
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.
Types of music lessons
Music Composition
Sight-Reading
Music Theory
Songwriting
Live Performance
Music for beginners
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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Music concepts taught by Jose
The tutor and student worked on analyzing and learning bass guitar riffs from a song. They focused on understanding complex rhythms, executing difficult finger shifts, and applying theoretical concepts like chord triads and scales. The next session will involve a final lesson before a short break.
Fretboard Navigation and Shifting
Musical Interpretation and Practice
Triads in Basslines
Timing and Rests
Riff Structure and Variation
The student and tutor worked on guitar techniques, including chord identification and a specific picking pattern for a song. They reviewed multiple songs, focusing on chord progressions and instrumental techniques. The tutor plans to provide transcriptions for the songs covered.
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Guitar Chord Progressions and Tablature
Tempo and Metronome Use in Music
Vocal Warm-up Song Analysis
The tutor and student analyzed the use of a capo in guitar playing, focusing on how it affects chord voicings and riff execution in "American Woman" and other examples like "Boogie Rock" and "Chicken Gumbo." They practiced identifying when a capo is beneficial versus when it hinders playing, and explored lead lines and different riff positions on the fretboard. The next session was scheduled for March 23rd.
Capo Usage: When and Why
Riff Construction and Harmony
Fretboard Navigation and Relative Pitch
The class focused on guitar technique, specifically on understanding and applying musical scales, licks, and chord voicings across the fretboard. The student practiced identifying root notes, transposing musical patterns to different keys, and utilizing various playing techniques. The tutor provided new learning materials and suggested practicing these concepts to build improvisation skills.
Movable Chord Shapes and Transposition
Understanding Fretboard Navigation and Root Notes
Expandable Scales and Phrasing
Lick Development and Transposition
The student and tutor worked on learning guitar chords and song structure for "East to the West." They practiced specific chords, addressed challenges related to the student's long nails, and received a revised chord chart for the song. Two new songs were selected for future lessons, and the plan was to schedule three more sessions.
Vocal Performance and Lyric Engagement
Song Structure and Chord Progressions
Guitar Chord Shapes and Finger Placement
The Impact of Long Nails on Guitar Playing
The Student and Tutor explored various bass guitar techniques, including reggae rhythms, riff creation with chromatic scales, and rhythmic patterns like 16th notes. They practiced applying these concepts to song examples and discussed strategies for building a song repertoire for performance. The Tutor suggested practicing with GarageBand and sending over potential song transcriptions for future lessons.
Diatonic Chords and Scales
Rhythmic Variation and Groove
Bassline Construction: Riffs and Approach Notes
Musical Interpretation and Creative Liberty
Teaching tools used in music classes
Ear Training Software
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Recording Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Interactive music lessons
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Note taking
Mobile joining
Chat for quick help
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