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
/ 55 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


Your music teacher expertise
Rock
Jazz
Folk
Pop
Classical
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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

Music concepts taught by Jose
Student and Tutor continued their work on the song "Crazy Train" on the bass guitar. They practiced the intro, verse, pre-chorus, and chorus sections, focusing on specific fingerings, rhythmic accuracy, and integrating music theory concepts like scales and intervals. The Tutor assigned practice of the learned riffs and mentioned plans to introduce further open A scale explorations, Hans Zimmer bass lines, and a missing solo section of "Crazy Train" in the next session.
Right Hand Muting & Tone Control
Chorus Riff: Scale Patterns & Octave Relations
Chromatic Approach & Sliding Techniques
Verse Riff: Octaves
Clashes
& Scale Application
Intro Structure & Fretboard Choices
The Student and Tutor focused on various guitar techniques and song learning. They refined strumming patterns and chord changes for songs like Oasis's "Champagne Supernova" and "Wonderwall." They also explored chord progressions for "La Bamba," learned new picking exercises for "Sunflower," and discussed future plans to learn "Ripple" by The Grateful Dead.
Dynamic Chord Progressions & Shapes
Exploring Time Signatures & Musicality
Chord Voicings & Basic Picking Techniques
Mastering Strumming Timing & Song Sections
Suspended & Slash Chords
Student and Tutor worked on learning the guitar parts for the song "Acid Rain," covering chord progressions, specific lead riffs, and new chord shapes. They practiced various bending and pull-off techniques and discussed chord shape memorization. The Tutor will provide separate tabs for the song's solo for the Student to practice for the next session.
Song Structure Analysis & Guitar's Orchestral Role
Dynamic Lead Guitar Techniques for 'Acid Rain'
Advanced Chord Voicings & Smooth Transitions
Student and Tutor continued their work on playing a specific song on the bass guitar, focusing on intricate basslines for the verse, chorus, interlude, and outro sections. They practiced rhythmic patterns, discussed chord tones, finger positioning for efficiency, and explored musical concepts such as irregular groupings, vamps, and key modulations. The Student was assigned to practice the discussed song sections, particularly focusing on the rhythm and transitions.
Understanding Song Structure & Modulations
Musical Interpretation & Subjectivity in Basslines
Efficient Fingering & Navigating the Fretboard
Harmonic Exploration Through Chord Tones
Crafting Rhythmic Basslines & Grooves
Student and Tutor continued their guitar lesson, reviewing several songs including "In the Hall of the Mountain King," "Tetris," and "Wonderwall." They introduced new material with songs by Soda Stereo and "Don't Look Back in Anger," focusing on chord progressions, melodies, pick control, and fingerpicking techniques. The Tutor shared tabs for the new songs and planned to work on "La Bamba" in the upcoming session.
Melody Playing & Tablature Basics
Essential Open Chords & Major/Minor Distinctions
Strumming Rhythms & Pick Control
Power Chords & Movable Shapes
Introduction to Fingerstyle Plucking
Song Structure & Progressive Learning
Student and Tutor worked on learning a new heavy rock guitar riff, focusing on techniques like triplets, slides, pulloffs, and power chords. They broke down the song into its intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and solo sections, practicing specific fret positions and rhythmic patterns. The session ended with the Student having successfully grasped all the different parts of the track.
Deep Guitar Tunings for Heavy Sound
Optimizing Finger Movement for Speed
Deconstructing Song Riffs and Structure
Dynamic Picking & Fingering Techniques
Uncommon Triplet Rhythms in Heavy Metal
Teaching tools used in music classes
Backing Track Libraries
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Ear Training Software
Recording Apps
Interactive music lessons
Note taking
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Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
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