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
Classical
Metal
Pop
Hip-Hop
Folk
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Music for intermediate
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Music for adults
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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 Student and Tutor extensively analyzed guitar parts from popular songs, focusing on chord voicings, advanced techniques like harmonics, and rhythmic interpretation. They discussed approaches to learning songs by ear versus using tabs, and planned to incorporate improvisation exercises using backing tracks in future sessions.
Guitar Bending Techniques
Chord Voicings and Theory (Root vs. Third)
Rhythmic Nuances: Timing and Anticipation
Guitar Harmonics: Natural and Pinch
Tag Endings and Looping in Song Structure
The tutor and student worked on various guitar chords and song sections, including "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Shape of You," and "Jiggle Jiggle." They practiced fingerings, explored melodies in higher octaves, and introduced new chords like D minor 7. The tutor plans to send updated chord diagrams for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Time of Your Life."
Guitar Chord Diagrams
Basic Guitar Chords (D
Bm
G
C
Am
Dm)
Reading Guitar Tabs
The tutor and student reviewed blues guitar scales, focusing on the blues scale, its relation to the pentatonic scale, and the application of relative major and minor keys. They analyzed song examples and discussed practical techniques like bar chords and modal influences in blues music.
The 12-Bar Blues Structure
Pentatonic and Blues Scales
Relative Major and Minor Keys
Creative Licks and Finger Exercises
Modes and Their Application in Blues
The Student and Tutor worked on guitar techniques, focusing on syncopation, specific chord voicings (A, D, G, A7, D7, G7), and riff execution from a song. They practiced clean playing by managing muted strings and reviewed chord shapes for efficient transitions, with plans to continue practicing these elements.
Guitar Riff Construction & Variation
Muting Techniques: Palm and String Muting
Syncopation in Guitar
Chord Voicings and Inversions
The Tutor introduced and demonstrated advanced guitar techniques using the song "This Is How It Goes" by Billy Talent, focusing on specific riffs and chord voicings in Drop D tuning. They also previewed "River Below" by the same band and discussed learning Slipknot's "Psychosocial" in a future session, which requires a very low tuning.
16th Note Picking Technique
Drop D Tuning
Chord Triads and Voicings
Strumming Patterns and Rhythmic Nuances
Song Structure and Musical Context
The student and tutor engaged in a detailed discussion about guitar theory and practical application. They analyzed chord voicings, discussed structured learning methods, and explored exercises for developing finger dexterity, specifically focusing on chromatic scales and their use in popular songs. The tutor also shared a new structured practice exercise for the student's review.
Digital Music Learning Platforms
Chromatic Scale Applications in Music
Music Theory: Power Chords and Advanced Voicings
Educational Technology in Music Instruction
Teaching tools used in music classes
Recording Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Ear Training Software
Interactive music lessons
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Mobile joining
Note taking
Open Q&A
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