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


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Folk
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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
The student and tutor analyzed specific melodic interval patterns and their application in guitar arrangements, including chord voicings and techniques for executing complex passages. They discussed borrowed chords and key changes, using examples from popular songs and focusing on harmonic theory and practical application on the guitar.
The Ascending Minor 6th Interval
Borrowed Chords and Parallel Keys
Descending Bass Lines
Pivot Chords and Key Changes
The Tutor and Student reviewed and practiced bass guitar riffs from a Talking Heads song, working on sections like the ending, bridge, and chorus, with a focus on finger techniques, muting open strings, and chord substitutions. A new song, "Once in a Lifetime," was introduced, highlighting its consistent bassline for future practice. They also scheduled their next session.
Bass Muting Techniques for Clarity
Fingerboard Dexterity and Navigation Strategies
Bassline Application within Song Structure
Chord Substitution Fundamentals for Bassists
Playing Against Displaced Rhythms
Strategic Bass Practice Methods
The Student and Tutor continued their guitar lesson, reviewing "End of Beginning" and progressing through "Bohemian Rhapsody," focusing on complex song sections and chord work. They also practiced the "Thunderstruck" riff and power chords, discussed chord variations for "Cha-Cha-Cha," and were introduced to a new four-chord Spanish song, with the Tutor planning to send new sheet music for practice.
Capo Application and Key Exploration
Fretboard Familiarity & Memory Development
Expanding Open Chord Repertoire & Voicings
Bohemian Rhapsody: Melody
Chords & Arrangement Challenges
Strumming Consistency & Rhythm
Power Chords & Fretboard Dexterity (AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck')
The Student and Tutor analyzed the blues song "Stormy Monday," focusing on its chord progression, unique chromatic turnaround, and specific voicings for diminished and dominant 7th/9th chords on the guitar. They discussed strategies for integrating singing with lead guitar fills using a looper, identifying other suitable songs for this practice. The Student plans to incorporate these concepts into their practice for the upcoming week.
Analyzing Non-Diatonic Chords in Blues Turnarounds
Advanced 9th Chord Voicings
Dominant Seventh Chains & Pentatonic Interplay
Diminished Chord Voicings
Mastering the Looper for Solo Performance
The student and tutor worked through a guitar piece, focusing on playing a specific riff with attention to rhythm, counting, and varying time signatures. They practiced a section with a 6/8 time signature and a new power chord, and discussed how to interpret tablature for rhythmic accuracy. The session concluded with practice on the song's verse and chorus sections, which involve rhythmic variations on a core riff.
Rhythmic Counting and Rest Interpretation
Drop D Tuning and Its Applications
Repetition
Variation
and Looping in Song Structure
Interpreting Musical Endings: Retardando
The Student and Tutor analyzed a Green Day song, focusing on guitar techniques such as power chords, full bar chords, and harmonic minor scales within solos. They practiced improvisational skills, discussed the CAGED system, and explored expandable scale exercises for fretboard navigation. Future study will involve applying these concepts to new songs, including "Holiday" and "Horror".
Power Chords vs. Full Chords
Diatonic Harmony and Scale Degrees
Harmonic Minor Scale
CAGED System and Fretboard Navigation
Pentatonic Scale Applications
Teaching tools used in music classes
Recording Apps
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Ear Training Software
Interactive music lessons
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
Note taking
Weekend lessons
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