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
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
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Guitar for beginners
Guitar Techniques
Songs and Repertoire
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Fingerstyle
Music theory
Chord Progressions
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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
Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed guitar lesson, covering song revision, transposition techniques, and advanced playing methods. They extensively practiced "Zombie" using a looper and delved into the complex bar chord and riffing sections of "Under the Bridge." The Tutor also confirmed revisions for the song "Run" and committed to providing updated tabs for future practice.
Transposing Chords: Shifting Keys on Guitar
Bar Chord Mastery & Dynamic Application
The Synergy of Rhythm & Lead Guitar Roles
Crafting Riffs: Adapting Bass Lines for Guitar
Expressive Lead Techniques: Bending & Hammer-ons
Student and Tutor worked on advanced guitar techniques, including analyzing and practicing riffs and solos from "Sweet Child O' Mine" and introducing the "Californication" solo. They focused on finger placement, bending techniques, and strumming patterns. The Student was assigned the "Californication" solo, focusing on bends, timing, and chorus chord memorization, as homework for their return from a trip.
Iconic Riff Dissection (Sweet Child o' Mine)
Guitar Bending & Sliding Techniques
Introduction to Lead Guitar Soloing (Californication)
Dynamic Strumming & Chord Control
Navigating Song Sections with Chord Progressions
Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed discussion about music theory, focusing on accurate key identification in backing tracks, the function of musical modes, and the analysis of complex chord progressions. They also explored guitar techniques for soloing, including expanding scale positions and using shell voicings. The session concluded with a plan to review a new guitar riff next time.
Identifying the Tonic and Key of a Song
Modes: Same Notes
Different Tonal Center
The Relative Major/Minor Relationship
Diatonic Chords vs. Secondary Dominants
Chord Extensions and Lead Voicings
The Student and Tutor practiced various guitar riffs and scale exercises in drop D tuning, focusing on developing finger agility and understanding minor key structures. They worked on expanding power chord riffs, executing arpeggiated patterns in triplets, and exploring three-note descending patterns, culminating in two-string harmonic exercises. The Tutor indicated they would use an electric guitar for the next session.
Drop D Tuning & D Minor Power Riffs
Expanding Riffs with the D Natural Minor Scale
Arpeggiated Single-String Riffs with Open String Drones
Three-Note Descending Patterns
Two-String D Minor Harmony & Arpeggiation
The Student and Tutor reviewed and practiced guitar techniques and songs, including Sam Barber's "Far Past," "All For You," and "Run," focusing on solos, strumming patterns, and chord transitions. They also discussed new songs like Keith Urban's "Stupid Boy" and Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Under the Bridge," analyzing specific slides, hammer-ons, and challenging intro sequences. The Tutor planned to re-transcribe specific song nuances and send updated tabs.
Fingerstyle Techniques & Embellishments
The Art of Transcribing by Ear
Mastering Chord Transitions and Voicings
Applying Pentatonic Scales & Soloing Fundamentals
Strumming Patterns & Rhythmic Nuances
Student and Tutor focused on advanced guitar techniques and music theory. They practiced specific riffs, emphasizing left-hand shifting, 16th-note picking, and adding chromatic embellishments. The class also explored a new song, discussing alternative tunings and the application of flat fifth intervals in metal music. The Student was encouraged to continue working on a challenging solo.
Understanding Metal Breakdowns
Left-Hand Shifting and Position Reset
Embellishing with Descending Chromatic Lines
The Flat Fifth Interval & Diminished Chords
16th Note Picking Fundamentals
Drop Tunings (Drop D & Drop C)
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
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