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Jose Santis

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Guitar lessons - Jose Santis

Bachelors degree

/ 30 min

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

Jose graduated from Mohawk College of Applied Arts
Jose graduated from Mohawk College of Applied Arts

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.

Your guitar teacher expertise

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Chords and Rhythms

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Songs and Repertoire

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Chord Progressions

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Ear training

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Music theory

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Scales and Modes

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Guitar concept taught by Jose

Student learned 7 days ago

The session covered blues guitar riffs, comping, blues structure, and pentatonic scales. The student worked on applying chord and scale knowledge to a Bon Jovi song and will focus on memorizing notes on the E and A strings. The tutor will send scale diagrams and recordings of phrases for practice.

Seventh Chords (7th) and Extensions

Pentatonic Scales and Soloing

Breaking Down Solos

Chord Voicings and Fingerstyle Techniques

Reading Lead Sheets and Root Note Recognition

Power Chords and the Fretboard Map

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Student learned 10 days ago

The session focused on guitar playing techniques, including chord transitions, tuning, and fingerstyle arpeggios. The student practiced chord progressions in various songs and received feedback on finger placement and strumming patterns. The tutor assigned "Float" by Olivia Dean as a transcription exercise and provided resources for accessing MIDI audio tracks.

Guitar Tuning by Ear and App

Understanding Chord Fingerings

Practicing Chord Progressions and Transitions

Fragmented Chord Practice for Clarity

Applying Chord Progressions to Real Songs

Introduction to Arpeggios and Fingerstyle

Finger Placement and String Muting

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Student learned 14 days ago

The student and tutor worked on expanding pentatonic scales, understanding 1-4-5 blues progressions, and analyzing song structures for "Crossroads" and "Chicken Gumbo". The student received tab sheets and will receive audio recordings of the songs for practice. Homework includes practicing the extended scale, "Crossroads," and "Chicken Gumbo".

Extended Pentatonic Scales

12-Bar Blues Structure

Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs in Blues Riffs

Understanding Chord Voicings and Seventh Chords

Transposing Riffs and Licks

Sus Chords as a Reference Tool

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Student learned 19 days ago

The Student practiced chord progressions, focusing on transitions between chords and correcting finger placements for clearer sound. The session also covered melody reading using tablature and applying learned chords to popular songs. The Tutor will create a shared Google Drive folder to organize learning materials and will correct errors in the "Eight Days a Week" sheet music.

Reading Tablature for Melodies

Adapting Songs for Different Skill Levels

Importance of Ear Training

Arpeggios for Chord Analysis

Chord Switching Techniques

Chord Progressions and Lead Sheets

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Student learned 20 days ago

The Tutor and Student worked on classical guitar etudes, focusing on technique and sight-reading, before moving to a James Taylor song to explore chord theory and practical application. The Student will practice the assigned song and the etudes for daily drills, using both notation and tab to improve familiarity with chord shapes and finger placements. The Tutor will send the completed song transcription to the Student for further study.

Background Noise Suppression Settings

Importance of Consistent Tempo

Alternating Index and Middle Fingers

Chord Recognition and Application

Suspended Chords (sus2 and sus4)

Ties and Sustained Notes

Hammer-ons and Pull-offs

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Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar

Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar

Learning tools used in guitar classes

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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Chord Diagram Apps

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PDF Sheet Music

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Guitar for intermediate

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Guitar for advanced

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Guitar for beginners

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Guitar for kids

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Guitar for adults

Engaging guitar lessons

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Note taking

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Open Q&A

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Mobile joining

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Record lessons

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