Sandi Mascola
Sandi Mascola

Sandi Mascola

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Introduction: I am vaccinated, I space my students 10 mins apart as so I can disinfect my studio. But Here is why You should hire Me!! I have been teaching Guitar for over 20 yrs in East Haven, Ct and I wouldn't change a thing!! I absolutely positively LOVE it!! But I will say this, alot of music teachers don't teach you how to be creative...why a chord is a chord and how to add notes to it...why a scale is a scale and how does that pertain to songwriting...How to literally jam over any progression. I will explain all the many paths of learning how to play the guitar, and you will pick the path that is right for you!! Playing is so much fun and learning it should be to!!! So what are you waiting for... I have The best job in the world!! Wouldn't you agree!!
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Leah P.
Sep 26, 2023
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I told Sandi I would say she’s mind-blowing in a good way. Inspirational, patient, understanding. Just a great teacher for me so far! I played guitar for awhile but Sandi is making me a better guitarist. The best. Highly recommended!

Details: 65 years or older • 4+ yrs of formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Country • Folk • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Christopher L.
Aug 17, 2023
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Highly skilled, experienced and knowledgeable. She's an awesome teacher; you'll never run out of things to learn from Sandy

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Blues • Country • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Alexis S.
Aug 25, 2020
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Sandi is a brilliant guitar instructor. She is extremely well-versed in music theory and breaks it down into comprehensible building blocks. This allows you to understand the “why” elements behind the theory and quickly make sense of the whole system. Once you begin to grasp all the constituent parts, music transforms into a game that’s exciting and open-ended. Sandi goes beyond explaining and demonstrating techniques and inspires true creativity. After just a month and a half of lessons, I’m past the whole “ah my wrist aches” and “this sounds like a dying cat” and am actually making music. I almost cannot believe Sandi is charging $40/hour for the value of instruction I’m receiving. It’s clear that for her, it’s not about the money, but about the love of teaching. I am grateful to myself for investing in my learning & seeing Sandi’s bright smile every week only drives that gratitude further!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Jazz • Rock • Blues • Folk • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Gunjan T.
Mar 7, 2020
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Sandi has been amazing and kind and super positive! She s been so patient and makes learning guitar so much fun! My nephew and his parents have loved the experience thus far andy nephew will definitely continue lessons with her !!

Details: 6 - 9 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Thomas B.
Jun 15, 2019
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I just finished up my last lesson with Sandi before heading off to California. Less than 6 months ago I knew nothing about playing the guitar and little about music theory. Now, I can identify the key and improvise over almost any song that I want, create my own chord progressions and melodies, play some of my favorite songs, and easily work my through learning new songs. I have to attribute all of this progress to Sandi's gift in teaching the guitar and music theory. Sandi not only teaches her students how to be technically proficient at guitar but also teaches them how to be great musicians. It is rare to find someone who is both talented at what they do and teaching it. Now, I have a life skill that fills a creative and expressive void in my life. Taking lessons with Sandi was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made. I highly recommend taking lessons with Sandi no matter what stage of your guitar journey you're at.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Rock • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • I travel to the guitar teacher

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