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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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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Teaching tools used in music classes
Recording Apps
Ear Training Software
Backing Track Libraries
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Interactive music lessons
Record lessons
Mobile joining
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Open Q&A
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