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
Jazz
Classical
Folk
Hip-Hop
Pop
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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
The tutor and student worked on tuning a guitar to a non-standard drop tuning and then deciphered guitar tablature for a song, encountering issues with tab accuracy. They discussed song structure and rhythmic patterns, planning to further investigate the song's solos and potentially transcribe them if tabs are insufficient.
Guitar Tuning and String Tension
Guitar Tablature (Tab) Interpretation
Musical Phrasing and Rhythmic Interpretation
Effects and Tone Shaping in Guitar Playing
The guitar lesson covered the practical application of playing power chords and understanding song structure through riffs in songs like "Iron Man." The student practiced identifying and executing different riffs based on tablature, with a focus on improving finger dexterity and ear training for recognizing musical patterns. Future practice will involve working on "Thunderstruck" and the "War Pigs" song.
Power Chords
Riff Structure and Repetition
Guitar Tablature (Tab) Reading
Playing in Different Keys (Transposition)
The guitar lesson involved practicing pentatonic scales, ear training exercises, and analyzing riffs from popular songs. The student worked on applying theoretical knowledge to practical playing and discussed the intricacies of chord voicings and melodic phrasing, with plans to continue exploring song snippets for revision.
Navigating Song Structures and Riffs
Diminished and Half-Diminished Chords
Ear Training for Improvisation
Pentatonic Scale Mastery
Chord Tones and Melodic Construction
The tutor and student worked on advanced bass guitar techniques and song analysis, focusing on applying exercises and transitions to "Escapism." They practiced specific song sections, discussed alternative fingering strategies for challenging riffs, and planned to explore new material from other bands in future sessions.
Bass Riff Analysis and Application
Advanced Riff Construction and Transposition
Understanding Musical Sections and Endings
Chromatic Scale Warm-up for Bass
The tutor and student worked on various guitar songs, focusing on chord shapes, strumming techniques, and musical interpretation, including reggae and punk styles. They also discussed music theory concepts like keys and notation, and planned to learn Black Sabbath songs in upcoming sessions.
Guitar Chord Shapes and Transitions
Strumming Patterns and Reggae Rhythm
Melody Playing and Tablature
Music Theory Fundamentals: Keys and Scales
Song Analysis and Practice Techniques
The tutor and student engaged in a detailed analysis of guitar techniques and music theory, focusing on chord progressions, scale application, and ear training exercises. They worked through specific examples from a song to illustrate concepts like horizontal scale mapping and the relationship between pentatonic scales. The next session will continue building on these guitar-focused concepts.
Pentatonic Scales and Beyond
Horizontal vs. Vertical Guitar Playing
Relative Major and Minor Keys
Ear Training and Interval Recognition
Modes and Scale Shapes
Teaching tools used in music classes
Ear Training Software
Recording Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Interactive music lessons
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
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