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

Jose graduated from Mohawk College of Applied Arts
Jose graduated from Mohawk College of Applied Arts

Your music teacher expertise

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Rock

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Jazz

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Folk

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Pop

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Classical

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Learner types for music lessons

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Music for intermediate

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Music for adults

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Music for beginners

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Music for kids

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Music for advanced

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

Music Composition

Sight-Reading

Sight-Reading

Music Theory

Music Theory

Songwriting

Songwriting

Live Performance

Live Performance

Music for beginners

Music for beginners

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Music concepts taught by Jose

Student learned about 14 hours ago

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

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Student learned 4 days ago

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

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Student learned 4 days ago

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

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Student learned 10 days ago

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

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Student learned 18 days ago

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

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Student learned 19 days ago

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

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Teaching tools used in music classes

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Backing Track Libraries

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Pitch and Tuning Apps

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Ear Training Software

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Recording Apps

Interactive music lessons

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Note taking

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Parent feedback

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Weekend lessons

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Open Q&A

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