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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Fingerstyle
Songs and Repertoire
Guitar Techniques
Chord Progressions
Music theory
Scales and Modes
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 tutor and student worked on tuning a guitar to a non-standard drop tuning and then deciphered guitar tablature for a song, encountering issues with tab accuracy. They discussed song structure and rhythmic patterns, planning to further investigate the song's solos and potentially transcribe them if tabs are insufficient.
Guitar Tuning and String Tension
Guitar Tablature (Tab) Interpretation
Musical Phrasing and Rhythmic Interpretation
Effects and Tone Shaping in Guitar Playing
The guitar lesson covered the practical application of playing power chords and understanding song structure through riffs in songs like "Iron Man." The student practiced identifying and executing different riffs based on tablature, with a focus on improving finger dexterity and ear training for recognizing musical patterns. Future practice will involve working on "Thunderstruck" and the "War Pigs" song.
Power Chords
Riff Structure and Repetition
Guitar Tablature (Tab) Reading
Playing in Different Keys (Transposition)
The guitar lesson involved practicing pentatonic scales, ear training exercises, and analyzing riffs from popular songs. The student worked on applying theoretical knowledge to practical playing and discussed the intricacies of chord voicings and melodic phrasing, with plans to continue exploring song snippets for revision.
Navigating Song Structures and Riffs
Diminished and Half-Diminished Chords
Ear Training for Improvisation
Pentatonic Scale Mastery
Chord Tones and Melodic Construction
The tutor and student worked on advanced bass guitar techniques and song analysis, focusing on applying exercises and transitions to "Escapism." They practiced specific song sections, discussed alternative fingering strategies for challenging riffs, and planned to explore new material from other bands in future sessions.
Bass Riff Analysis and Application
Advanced Riff Construction and Transposition
Understanding Musical Sections and Endings
Chromatic Scale Warm-up for Bass
The tutor and student worked on various guitar songs, focusing on chord shapes, strumming techniques, and musical interpretation, including reggae and punk styles. They also discussed music theory concepts like keys and notation, and planned to learn Black Sabbath songs in upcoming sessions.
Guitar Chord Shapes and Transitions
Strumming Patterns and Reggae Rhythm
Melody Playing and Tablature
Music Theory Fundamentals: Keys and Scales
Song Analysis and Practice Techniques
The tutor and student engaged in a detailed analysis of guitar techniques and music theory, focusing on chord progressions, scale application, and ear training exercises. They worked through specific examples from a song to illustrate concepts like horizontal scale mapping and the relationship between pentatonic scales. The next session will continue building on these guitar-focused concepts.
Pentatonic Scales and Beyond
Horizontal vs. Vertical Guitar Playing
Relative Major and Minor Keys
Ear Training and Interval Recognition
Modes and Scale Shapes
Learning tools used in guitar classes
PDF Sheet Music
Guitar Tuner Apps
Chord Diagram Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Engaging guitar lessons
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Record lessons
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