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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Pop

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Jazz

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Learner types for music lessons

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Music for adults

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Music for beginners

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Music for intermediate

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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 1 day ago

Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed guitar lesson, analyzing the chord progressions and structural elements of songs like "I Feel Fine" and "Creep." They explored concepts such as movable guitar shapes, modal interchange, borrowed chords, and various voicings. The session concluded with a discussion of potential arrangement ideas for multiple instruments and planning for future bi-weekly sessions.

Historical 4-Track Recording & Creative Effects

Suspended Fourth (Sus4) Chords

Modal Interchange & Borrowed Chords

Movable Shapes vs. Open Position Riffing

Octave Lead Lines & Dynamic Arrangement

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Student learned 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on learning and practicing the bassline for "Rain," covering verse, pre-chorus, chorus, and bridge sections. They focused on fingering, rhythm, dynamic variations, and chord relationships, with the Student practicing transitions and muting techniques. The Tutor plans to send new songs for the Student to practice before their next session.

D Minor Bassline & Timing Fundamentals

Seamless Finger Transitions & Passing Tones

Dynamic Octave Shifts in the Chorus

Rhythmic Basslines & Muting Techniques

Fretboard Navigation & Note Association

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Student learned 11 days ago

Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed guitar lesson, covering song revision, transposition techniques, and advanced playing methods. They extensively practiced "Zombie" using a looper and delved into the complex bar chord and riffing sections of "Under the Bridge." The Tutor also confirmed revisions for the song "Run" and committed to providing updated tabs for future practice.

Transposing Chords: Shifting Keys on Guitar

Bar Chord Mastery & Dynamic Application

The Synergy of Rhythm & Lead Guitar Roles

Crafting Riffs: Adapting Bass Lines for Guitar

Expressive Lead Techniques: Bending & Hammer-ons

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Student learned 15 days ago

Student and Tutor worked on advanced guitar techniques, including analyzing and practicing riffs and solos from "Sweet Child O' Mine" and introducing the "Californication" solo. They focused on finger placement, bending techniques, and strumming patterns. The Student was assigned the "Californication" solo, focusing on bends, timing, and chorus chord memorization, as homework for their return from a trip.

Iconic Riff Dissection (Sweet Child o' Mine)

Navigating Song Sections with Chord Progressions

Dynamic Strumming & Chord Control

Guitar Bending & Sliding Techniques

Introduction to Lead Guitar Soloing (Californication)

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Student learned 15 days ago

Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed discussion about music theory, focusing on accurate key identification in backing tracks, the function of musical modes, and the analysis of complex chord progressions. They also explored guitar techniques for soloing, including expanding scale positions and using shell voicings. The session concluded with a plan to review a new guitar riff next time.

Identifying the Tonic and Key of a Song

Modes: Same Notes

Different Tonal Center

The Relative Major/Minor Relationship

Diatonic Chords vs. Secondary Dominants

Chord Extensions and Lead Voicings

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Student learned 25 days ago

The Student and Tutor practiced various guitar riffs and scale exercises in drop D tuning, focusing on developing finger agility and understanding minor key structures. They worked on expanding power chord riffs, executing arpeggiated patterns in triplets, and exploring three-note descending patterns, culminating in two-string harmonic exercises. The Tutor indicated they would use an electric guitar for the next session.

Drop D Tuning & D Minor Power Riffs

Expanding Riffs with the D Natural Minor Scale

Arpeggiated Single-String Riffs with Open String Drones

Three-Note Descending Patterns

Two-String D Minor Harmony & Arpeggiation

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Teaching tools used in music classes

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Recording Apps

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Ear Training Software

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Backing Track Libraries

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Pitch and Tuning Apps

Interactive music lessons

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Record lessons

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