Jose Santis
Elevate Your Guitar Skills with Interactive Lessons from a seasoned & dynamic master of music!
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Jose Santis
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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30 lessons
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10 lessons
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Jose - Know your guitar teacher
My father taught me to play guitar at age 13, with no formal training himself, I adapted an aural/visual method of learning repertoire for the first 3 years. Eventually at age 16, wanting to join the high school jazz band, I began learning to read traditional notation. Fast forward to now, with over 15 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in music, specializing in Guitar tutoring, I am your go-to expert for personalized Guitar lessons. From chord progressions to fingerstyle techniques, I cover anything and everything music! I am a charismatic teacher with extensive experience teaching students of all ages & levels. A 3rd generation musician by profession with roots in Latin music. Since graduating with honors from the Applied Music Program at Mohawk College I have performed all over the GTA various venues & events, including public, private & corporate; in solo, duo, band, ensemble and even big jazz orchestras.
Meet Jose
Jose graduated from Mohawk College of Applied Arts
Your guitar teacher expertise
Songs and Repertoire
Fingerstyle
Scales and Modes
Ear training
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Music theory
Guitar for beginners
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for adults
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for advanced
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for kids
Guitar lessons quick guide
I am passionate about playing all genres of music, and am proficient with classical, acoustic and electric guitars. My tailored approach enhances your learning journey, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player. With a focus on chords, scales, and music theory, I ensure a holistic understanding for all my students blended with an engaging lesson approach that is highly interactive. Let's strum our way to mastery together. My generation (Xennial) understands the importance and value of both traditional teaching methods such as using method books & lead sheets, balanced with newer methods such as using software and audio technology. Everything from Sibelius and Powertabs to Band in a Box and Songstrr, I am equally versed in the methods of old and the methods of new. This provides students with the best of both worlds, for an overall educational, fun and interactive experience with music.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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Guitar concepts taught by Jose
The student and tutor worked on guitar techniques, including chord identification and a specific picking pattern for a song. They reviewed multiple songs, focusing on chord progressions and instrumental techniques. The tutor plans to provide transcriptions for the songs covered.
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Guitar Chord Progressions and Tablature
Tempo and Metronome Use in Music
Vocal Warm-up Song Analysis
The tutor and student analyzed the use of a capo in guitar playing, focusing on how it affects chord voicings and riff execution in "American Woman" and other examples like "Boogie Rock" and "Chicken Gumbo." They practiced identifying when a capo is beneficial versus when it hinders playing, and explored lead lines and different riff positions on the fretboard. The next session was scheduled for March 23rd.
Capo Usage: When and Why
Riff Construction and Harmony
Fretboard Navigation and Relative Pitch
The class focused on guitar technique, specifically on understanding and applying musical scales, licks, and chord voicings across the fretboard. The student practiced identifying root notes, transposing musical patterns to different keys, and utilizing various playing techniques. The tutor provided new learning materials and suggested practicing these concepts to build improvisation skills.
Movable Chord Shapes and Transposition
Understanding Fretboard Navigation and Root Notes
Expandable Scales and Phrasing
Lick Development and Transposition
The student and tutor worked on learning guitar chords and song structure for "East to the West." They practiced specific chords, addressed challenges related to the student's long nails, and received a revised chord chart for the song. Two new songs were selected for future lessons, and the plan was to schedule three more sessions.
Vocal Performance and Lyric Engagement
Song Structure and Chord Progressions
Guitar Chord Shapes and Finger Placement
The Impact of Long Nails on Guitar Playing
The Student and Tutor explored various bass guitar techniques, including reggae rhythms, riff creation with chromatic scales, and rhythmic patterns like 16th notes. They practiced applying these concepts to song examples and discussed strategies for building a song repertoire for performance. The Tutor suggested practicing with GarageBand and sending over potential song transcriptions for future lessons.
Diatonic Chords and Scales
Rhythmic Variation and Groove
Bassline Construction: Riffs and Approach Notes
Musical Interpretation and Creative Liberty
The Student and Tutor worked on advanced bass guitar techniques, including playing triads and adapting song tabs for easier execution. They practiced sections from 'Stir It Up,' 'Lady Marmalade,' and 'Jump,' with a focus on chord outlines and fretboard navigation. The next session will involve reviewing these songs and continuing to build on the learned techniques.
Musical Patterns and Shapes
Rhythmic Nuances in Bass Playing
Bass Guitar Fingerpicking Techniques
Tablature Interpretation and Modification
Triads on Bass Guitar
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Chord Diagram Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music
Engaging guitar lessons
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
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