Jose Santis
Elevate Your Guitar Skills with Interactive Lessons from a seasoned & dynamic master of music!
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Jose Santis
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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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
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Strumming and Picking Techniques
Fingerstyle
Chord Progressions
Songs and Repertoire
Chords and Rhythms
Ear training
Guitar Techniques
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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
Guitar concepts taught by Jose
The Student and Tutor worked on learning and transposing the main riff from "War Pigs" on the guitar. They explored how to play the riff in different octaves and keys, including a cover version, while discussing associated music theory concepts like intervals and chord extensions. The Tutor noted the Student's quick understanding of transposition and planned to send tabs for the Cake cover version for further practice.
Transposing Guitar Riffs
Basic Music Theory: Intervals & Scale Degrees
Analyzing & Adapting Riffs for Cover Versions
Guitar Techniques: Awkward Shapes & Pull-Offs
The Student and Tutor continued their bass guitar lesson, reviewing chromatic slides and major scale exercises from a previous song. They then moved on to a new song in an A minor key, practicing root notes, early switches, and precise timing for power chords and rhythmic breaks. The Student received guidance on specific fingerings and rhythmic approaches for the new piece, and they planned to have one more lesson this month.
Major Scale Exploration on Bass
Minor Key Navigation and Timing
High-Register Power Chords for Bass
Rhythmic Precision in Heavy Genres
Song Structure and Bassline Adaptations
The student and Tutor practiced guitar techniques by reviewing "Champagne Supernova" and learning the chord progressions for "Lose Yourself" and "We Are Young." They also outlined plans to learn "Should I Stay or Should I Go" and "Ripple" in subsequent sessions, with the Tutor providing tabs for the newly learned songs.
A sus 2 Chord & Movable Shapes
"Lose Yourself" Power Chord Riff
"We Are Young" Chord Progression
Guitar Setup & Strap Button Importance
"Should I Stay or Should I Go" Chord Dynamics
The Student and Tutor practiced various guitar techniques by working through a challenging solo, focusing on bends, vibrato, legato, and slurs. They then began learning a new song, "Heavy Is the Crown," covering its main riffs, power chords, lead octave runs, and breakdown sections. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing these song sections and techniques.
Guitar Bends & Vibrato Techniques
Song Section Dynamics & Arrangement
Power Chords & Octave Runs
Hammer-ons in Riffing
Legato Techniques for Smoothness
Student and Tutor continued their work on the song "Crazy Train" on the bass guitar. They practiced the intro, verse, pre-chorus, and chorus sections, focusing on specific fingerings, rhythmic accuracy, and integrating music theory concepts like scales and intervals. The Tutor assigned practice of the learned riffs and mentioned plans to introduce further open A scale explorations, Hans Zimmer bass lines, and a missing solo section of "Crazy Train" in the next session.
Right Hand Muting & Tone Control
Chorus Riff: Scale Patterns & Octave Relations
Chromatic Approach & Sliding Techniques
Verse Riff: Octaves
Clashes
& Scale Application
Intro Structure & Fretboard Choices
The Student and Tutor focused on various guitar techniques and song learning. They refined strumming patterns and chord changes for songs like Oasis's "Champagne Supernova" and "Wonderwall." They also explored chord progressions for "La Bamba," learned new picking exercises for "Sunflower," and discussed future plans to learn "Ripple" by The Grateful Dead.
Suspended & Slash Chords
Dynamic Chord Progressions & Shapes
Mastering Strumming Timing & Song Sections
Chord Voicings & Basic Picking Techniques
Exploring Time Signatures & Musicality
Learning tools used in guitar classes
PDF Sheet Music
Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Chord Diagram Apps
Engaging guitar lessons
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
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