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
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 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
Chords and Rhythms
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chord Progressions
Scales and Modes
Music theory
Songs and Repertoire
Ear training
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for adults
Guitar for advanced
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for kids
Guitar for intermediate
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
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Guitar concepts taught by Jose
The Student and Tutor analyzed the lead guitar riffs and chord progressions of two songs to understand how lead guitar parts are derived from chord tones. The Student practiced playing the riffs and explored different ways to voice chords and riffs on the guitar. The Tutor assigned practicing both songs and focusing on the techniques discussed in the session.
Chord Tones and Riff Construction
Triad Shapes and Inversions
Applying Theory to Song Analysis
String Bending Techniques
Creative License in Riff Creation
Bar Chords and Chord Tone Extraction
The Student and Tutor reviewed chord transitions and fingerpicking techniques using classical guitar pieces and a contemporary folk song. The session involved practicing specific chord voicings and finger placements, focusing on smooth transitions and melodic patterns. The Student was assigned to practice selected pieces and chord progressions, with the option to reconvene bi-weekly.
Pattern Recognition
Cadences and Isolation
Arranging and Subjectivity
Chord Visualization
Customized Fingering
Chord Transitions
The tutor and student focused on learning and practicing new songs for an upcoming church performance. They reviewed "How Great Is Our God" and explored "He Knows My Name" and "Middle of My Storm" by the Clark family, discussing their musical structure and learning them for future practice.
Chord Progressions in Worship Music
Capo Usage and Transposition
Vocal Registers and Song Adaptation
Learning Strategies for New Songs
The student and tutor worked on learning and performing bass guitar riffs and techniques related to a specific song. They analyzed musical phrases, discussed fretboard navigation, and practiced rhythmic accuracy, with a plan to continue exploring scales and their application to music.
Fretboard Navigation and Chord Voicings
Chromatic Walks and Passing Tones
Understanding Chord Progressions and Song Structure
Rhythmic Precision and Double Plucking
The G Major Scale on the Fretboard
The tutor and student worked on analyzing and learning bass guitar riffs from a song. They focused on understanding complex rhythms, executing difficult finger shifts, and applying theoretical concepts like chord triads and scales. The next session will involve a final lesson before a short break.
Riff Structure and Variation
Timing and Rests
Fretboard Navigation and Shifting
Triads in Basslines
Musical Interpretation and Practice
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.
Cattle Pregnancy Testing (Tail Method)
Artificial Insemination (AI) in Cattle
Guitar Chord Progressions and Tablature
Tempo and Metronome Use in Music
Vocal Warm-up Song Analysis
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Backing Track Libraries
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Engaging guitar lessons
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
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