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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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
Scales and Modes
Guitar for beginners
Ear training
Fingerstyle
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar Techniques
Music theory
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for advanced
Guitar for adults
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

10 day Refund
Free Tutor Swap

Guitar concepts taught by Jose
The tutor and student focused on guitar techniques, analyzing and practicing riffs and power chords from songs like "Hall of the Mountain King" and "Engine Number Nine." They explored scale shapes, fretboard patterns, and efficient execution of sixteenth-note runs and power chords, with a plan to revisit the bridge section of "Engine Number Nine" next week.
Rhythmic Nuances: Dotted Eighth Notes
Guitar Harmony and Octaves
Power Chords and Their Variations
Scale Shape Repetition and Transposition
The Tutor and Student reviewed and practiced various guitar chords, including inversions and new chord shapes. They discussed the use of a capo, learned mnemonic devices for guitar string names, and began analyzing chord structures within specific songs like "Save Your Tears" and "The Never Ending Story."
Guitar Tuning and Maintenance
Guitar Capos and Their Function
The Guitar Fretboard and Note Naming
Basic Guitar Chords
The student and tutor explored the CAGED system and triad voicings on the guitar, focusing on their application in lead playing. They practiced identifying and visualizing scale and chord shapes on the fretboard, with a plan to isolate and drill specific shapes for focused practice.
CAGED System for Rhythm Guitar
Triad Voicings for Lead Guitar
Understanding Chord Roots in Lead Playing
Simplifying Fretboard Diagrams
Power Chords and Their Application
Chord Voicings and Substitutions
Barring Techniques and Finger Stretches
Riff Construction and Melodic Phrasing
The tutor guided the student through various Travis picking techniques and guitar exercises, focusing on developing right-hand coordination and understanding rhythmic patterns. They practiced specific picking patterns and explored chord voicings, with plans to share visual and audio learning materials for further practice.
Chord Voicings and Bass Notes
Adaptability and Pattern Recognition
Arpeggio Variations in Fingerstyle
Rhythmic Pattern Development
Travis Picking Fundamentals
The Tutor and Student reviewed advanced guitar techniques, including flamenco piece interpretation, managing string noise, and finger coordination exercises. They also practiced playing in higher positions and discussed the application of hammer-ons, pull-offs, and chord voicings, with plans to send additional study materials.
Flamenco Arpeggios and Chord Voicings
String Muting Techniques
Scale Patterns and Groupings
Finger Weakness and Targeted Exercises
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Chord Diagram Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music
Engaging guitar lessons
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
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