A little about Santiago.
Santi is a dedicated and dynamic guitar and bass teacher originally from Mexico City, now based in Peckham. Since 2022, he has brought over ten years of professional experience in performance, production, songwriting, arranging, and one-to-one tuition to the local community. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Santi has worked with students of all ages and skill levels, ranging from complete beginners picking up the instrument for the first time to advanced players refining their technique.
Known for his friendly and adaptable teaching style, he tailors each lesson to suit the student's unique musical interests and personal goals. Whether a student wants to learn their favourite songs, dive into music theory, or prepare for professional work, Santi ensures that every session remains fun, inspiring, and highly effective. He is passionate about helping every individual unlock their creative potential across a wide range of genres.
Serving students in and around Peckham, South East London.
Santi’s home studio in Peckham is highly accessible via multiple modes of transportation, making it a convenient hub for students across South London. For those travelling by car, free parking is available at a nearby Morrisons supermarket, which is just a two-minute walk from the studio door. Cyclists will also find plenty of secure bicycle parking spots located at both the local Morrisons and the Peckham Library, both situated just two minutes away.
For students utilising public transport, the studio is exceptionally well-connected. It sits just an eight-minute walk from Peckham Rye station, which is served by the London Overground Windrush Line and multiple National Rail services. Additionally, the studio is a short walk from Peckham Bus Station and various key bus stops. Lines 177, 381, P12, P13, 37, 197, and 345 serve the main station, while routes 63, 78, 363, 36, 136, 171, and 436 all stop within a two-minute walk of the studio.
Expert tutoring and structure make anything possible! 🎉
Santiago combines his own experience and skill with our hand crafted course material and write up tools, to offer the complete learning experience. Our course material works in a very specific way that guarantees success. We teach you a new technique, skill or piece of theory via the course material, then as you improve in that we apply it to real world songs.
Plus, after the lesson you can find your material, notes and feedback live in your login area, direct from Santiago, so you don’t miss a beat! This means you get the understanding of what you are doing, the ability to do it, and the fun of playing the songs you love! What could be better?
Lesson notes Tuesday 10th March
Great work today Jen, you absolutely smashed those chord changes! You've now completed the second lesson of our course. 🎉
So, this week I want you to continue working with this spider exercise, but now that you have the hang of it, try to do it at 70BPM, as we did in the lesson. Here's the tab as a reminder for you:
As well as that, with your 3 chords, I want you to try this slightly altered strumming pattern, once again alongside the beat that we were practising to.
Best of luck with your practice, Jen, and if you have any questions at all, just reach out and let me know.
See you next week, Adriano.
Santiago teaches his guitar lessons in Peckham, Southwark. If this area doesn’t work for you, check out our guitar lessons in London page for more details and to see our other tutors and their locations. 🎸🙌