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
Your guitar teacher expertise
Ear training
Guitar Techniques
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chords and Rhythms
Songs and Repertoire
Music theory
Chord Progressions
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for beginners
Guitar for adults
Guitar for advanced
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for kids
Guitar lessons quick guide
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
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15 days Refund
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Guitar concepts taught by Jose
The student and tutor worked on learning a complex guitar song, focusing on correct tuning, amplifier settings, and dissecting various guitar parts, including rhythm and lead lines. They practiced specific riffs, identified and corrected tablature errors, and discussed advanced layering techniques for creating a thicker sound, with plans to revisit the song's structure next session.
Drop D Tuning
Guitar Volume Knob Technique
Layered Guitar Parts in Arrangements
First and Second Endings in Music Notation
The Tutor and Student reviewed advanced guitar techniques including fingerpicking "Landslide," understanding chord theory behind minor seventh chords, and exploring "slash chords" and "voicings" using songs like "Alive." They also practiced picking techniques with "Street Spirit" and discussed exercises for dexterity and speed, with plans to work on "Everlong" and "Since You've Been Gone" in future sessions.
Voicings and Slash Chords
The Theory Behind Seventh Chords
Picking Techniques: Alternate Picking and Beyond
Movable Chords and Their Applications
The student and tutor worked on advanced guitar techniques, including playing melodies on higher frets and navigating the use of a capo. They practiced a song with challenging melodic passages and discussed troubleshooting guitar buzzing issues. The student was encouraged to continue practicing chord strumming alongside riffs.
Power Chords and Basic Chords
Reading Guitar Tablature with a Capo
Melody Reading and Fretboard Navigation
Dealing with Guitar Buzzing and Action
The Student and Tutor explored the relationships between major and minor pentatonic scales, complimentary keys, and improvisation techniques like hammer-ons and bends. They practiced identifying root notes and applying scale shapes across different keys, with a focus on developing ear training for melodic playing. The Tutor recommended analyzing songs like "The Way" to understand key modulations.
Relative Major and Minor Keys
Horizontal Scale Playing
The Role of the Ear in Music
Major vs. Minor Pentatonic Scales in Same Position
The tutor and student worked on identifying and playing power chords (C5, B flat 5, A flat 5, E flat 5) and then progressed to learning a lead guitar riff based on a minor scale. They practiced fretboard navigation and specific techniques like bends and slides, referencing a fretboard diagram to aid learning.
Power Chords (5th Chords)
Fretboard Navigation and Reference Diagrams
Minor Scale and Riff Construction
Lead Guitar Techniques: Bends and Slides
The tutor and student worked on guitar techniques, focusing on learning and practicing chords for songs like 'Save Your Tears' and 'Birds of a Feather'. They clarified chord notations, explored the B minor chord, and discussed adapting power chords for acoustic guitar. The tutor will provide diagrams for new chords.
Guitar Chord Fundamentals
Reading Guitar Tablature and Melody Lines
Strumming Patterns and Rhythm
Chord Voicings and Variations
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music
Engaging guitar lessons
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
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