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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Strumming and Picking 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.
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Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
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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.
Two-String D Minor Harmony & Arpeggiation
Three-Note Descending Patterns
Expanding Riffs with the D Natural Minor Scale
Drop D Tuning & D Minor Power Riffs
Arpeggiated Single-String Riffs with Open String Drones
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.
Mastering Chord Transitions and Voicings
The Art of Transcribing by Ear
Fingerstyle Techniques & Embellishments
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.
16th Note Picking Fundamentals
Left-Hand Shifting and Position Reset
The Flat Fifth Interval & Diminished Chords
Drop Tunings (Drop D & Drop C)
Embellishing with Descending Chromatic Lines
Understanding Metal Breakdowns
The Student and Tutor worked on various guitar songs, reviewing and practicing chord progressions and riffs for "Summer of 69" and "Wild Thing." The Tutor introduced new songs like "Twist and Shout," "Last Kiss," and "Schools Out" to develop specific strumming patterns and finger-style techniques. The Student also received guidance on improving strumming fluidity and had their guitar's sixth string tuned. The Tutor plans to send several tabs, including updated versions with chord diagrams, for the songs covered.
Summer of '69: Chords & Song Structure
Mastering Continuous Strumming
Power Chords & Single-String Riffs
Chord Families & Musical Keys
The Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed discussion about blues guitar techniques, focusing on the G blues scale, chord voicings like the D7#9, and various blues riffs. They also analyzed The Ventures' version of 'Wipeout' for its blues content and guitar voicings, with the Tutor planning to send the corresponding tab for further practice.
Fretboard Navigation: String-Specific Riffs & Turnarounds
Historical Context & Evolution of Guitar Styles
Movable Blues Riffs & Shell Chord Mechanics
Advanced 7th Chord Voicings: D7#9 (Hendrix Chord) & Jazz Influence
Blues Scale Blending & Dominant 7th Chord Versatility
The Student and Tutor focused on guitar techniques, starting with the Michael Jackson song "Beat It" and discussing riff execution and tapping challenges. They then transitioned to speed picking exercises, analyzing Iron Maiden's "Wasted Years" riff in detail and briefly introducing "Miserloo" and a Billy Talent riff. The Tutor plans to send the Student tapping resources and "Miserloo" tabs for follow-up practice.
The Three-Step Riff Learning Methodology
Phrygian Mode & Positional Playing
E Minor Scale and Fretboard Pattern Recognition
Speed Picking and 16th Note Rhythms
Mastering Guitar Tapping Technique
Guitar Riff Dissection & Fretboard Navigation
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Guitar Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Chord Diagram Apps
PDF Sheet Music
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