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.
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Jose graduated from Mohawk College of Applied Arts
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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.
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Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Jose
The Students and Tutor engaged in a guitar lesson, reviewing power chords for songs like "Wild Thing," "Twist and Shout," and "Thunderstruck." They also explored bass guitar fundamentals and refined strumming patterns for chord progressions. The main focus then shifted to learning "Wonderwall" by Oasis, breaking down its chords and introducing the concept of consistent finger extensions to achieve its unique sound, with tabs assigned for practice.
Power Chords & Their Applications
Strumming Techniques: Air Strokes & Rhythm Flow
Bass Guitar Fundamentals
Introduction to Reggae Strumming & Chords
Chord Extensions & Voicings: The "Toppings" Concept
Student and Tutor had a guitar lesson where they analyzed Joe Satriani's "Sleepwalk," focusing on its chord progression, modal interchange, and specific melodic licks. They discussed the interpretation of tab notations for various chord voicings and the use of pentatonic scales. The session concluded with a plan for the Student to work on tab sight-reading exercises.
Effective Guitar Tab Sight-Reading
Lead Melodies with Intervals (3rds & 6ths)
Blues Infusion: Secondary Dominants & Pentatonics
Melody Adaptation to Harmonic Changes
Contextual Chord Voicing Interpretation
Modal Interchange & Borrowed Chords
The tutor and student reviewed and practiced chromatic approach basslines, a technique used to lead into target chord tones. They applied these concepts to sections of the song "Jump" and discussed their musical function as fills and rhythmic variations, planning to continue this style in future lessons.
Chromatic Approach Notes
Diatonic vs. Chromatic Approach
Bassline Embellishment
Rhythmic Interpretation of Riffs
The Student and Tutor reviewed advanced guitar concepts, including diminished chords, bar chord techniques for F minor and C minor, and the theoretical application of triads and their inversions. They discussed approaches to improvising tango rhythms and composing music. The Tutor will provide additional resources on triad inversions and tango-related exercises.
Barre Chord Technique
Developing Improvisational Skills and Musical Ideas
Chord Voicing and Chord Progressions
Triad Construction and Voicings
The Student and Tutor focused on advanced guitar techniques and song analysis, primarily working through "The Chain" and briefly discussing a "Sand Barber" tune. They refined guitar tunings, practiced specific chord voicings and fingering for complex riffs, and analyzed sections of the songs for playability. The Tutor updated some tabs in real-time, and they planned to continue practicing the verse of "The Chain" for the next session, with future plans to transition the lessons to the Tutor's academy platform.
Executing Hammer-ons & Pull-offs (H/P) in Context
The Capo's Influence on Fretboard Navigation and Sound
Adapting Tabs and Chord Voicings for Playability
Effective Right-Hand Fingerpicking Technique
Understanding & Applying Alternate Guitar Tunings
Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed guitar lesson, analyzing the chord progressions and structural elements of songs like "I Feel Fine" and "Creep." They explored concepts such as movable guitar shapes, modal interchange, borrowed chords, and various voicings. The session concluded with a discussion of potential arrangement ideas for multiple instruments and planning for future bi-weekly sessions.
Historical 4-Track Recording & Creative Effects
Suspended Fourth (Sus4) Chords
Octave Lead Lines & Dynamic Arrangement
Movable Shapes vs. Open Position Riffing
Modal Interchange & Borrowed Chords
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Backing Track Libraries
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Record lessons
Mobile joining
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Open Q&A
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