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


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
Chords and Rhythms
Songs and Repertoire
Chord Progressions
Ear training
Music theory
Scales and Modes
Strumming and Picking Techniques

Guitar concept taught by Jose
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
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
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
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
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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Backing Track Libraries
Chord Diagram Apps
PDF Sheet Music
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