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.
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Jose graduated from Mohawk College of Applied Arts
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Guitar for beginners
Music theory
Chord Progressions
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Fingerstyle
Chords and Rhythms
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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 reviewed guitar riffs and song structures, focusing on specific songs like "War Pigs," "Wild Thing," and "Chaa Chaa." They worked on chord progressions, identifying and practicing new chords, and refining song endings. The session also introduced the concept of musical keys and power chord naming conventions, with plans to continue practicing these elements.
Understanding Musical Keys
Song Structure and Arrangement
Guitar Riffs and Melodies
Chord Progressions and Voicings
Guitar Tuning and Capo Usage
The student and tutor analyzed specific melodic interval patterns and their application in guitar arrangements, including chord voicings and techniques for executing complex passages. They discussed borrowed chords and key changes, using examples from popular songs and focusing on harmonic theory and practical application on the guitar.
The Ascending Minor 6th Interval
Borrowed Chords and Parallel Keys
Descending Bass Lines
Pivot Chords and Key Changes
The Tutor and Student reviewed and practiced bass guitar riffs from a Talking Heads song, working on sections like the ending, bridge, and chorus, with a focus on finger techniques, muting open strings, and chord substitutions. A new song, "Once in a Lifetime," was introduced, highlighting its consistent bassline for future practice. They also scheduled their next session.
Bass Muting Techniques for Clarity
Fingerboard Dexterity and Navigation Strategies
Bassline Application within Song Structure
Chord Substitution Fundamentals for Bassists
Playing Against Displaced Rhythms
Strategic Bass Practice Methods
The Student and Tutor continued their guitar lesson, reviewing "End of Beginning" and progressing through "Bohemian Rhapsody," focusing on complex song sections and chord work. They also practiced the "Thunderstruck" riff and power chords, discussed chord variations for "Cha-Cha-Cha," and were introduced to a new four-chord Spanish song, with the Tutor planning to send new sheet music for practice.
Power Chords & Fretboard Dexterity (AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck')
Capo Application and Key Exploration
Fretboard Familiarity & Memory Development
Expanding Open Chord Repertoire & Voicings
Strumming Consistency & Rhythm
Bohemian Rhapsody: Melody
Chords & Arrangement Challenges
The Student and Tutor analyzed the blues song "Stormy Monday," focusing on its chord progression, unique chromatic turnaround, and specific voicings for diminished and dominant 7th/9th chords on the guitar. They discussed strategies for integrating singing with lead guitar fills using a looper, identifying other suitable songs for this practice. The Student plans to incorporate these concepts into their practice for the upcoming week.
Analyzing Non-Diatonic Chords in Blues Turnarounds
Advanced 9th Chord Voicings
Dominant Seventh Chains & Pentatonic Interplay
Diminished Chord Voicings
Mastering the Looper for Solo Performance
The student and tutor worked through a guitar piece, focusing on playing a specific riff with attention to rhythm, counting, and varying time signatures. They practiced a section with a 6/8 time signature and a new power chord, and discussed how to interpret tablature for rhythmic accuracy. The session concluded with practice on the song's verse and chorus sections, which involve rhythmic variations on a core riff.
Rhythmic Counting and Rest Interpretation
Drop D Tuning and Its Applications
Repetition
Variation
and Looping in Song Structure
Interpreting Musical Endings: Retardando
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music
Chord Diagram Apps
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