Steve Massa - Professional Guitar Instructor

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Introduction: All lesson plans are tailored to each individual's playing style, personal goals, strengths and weaknesses. I offer hands on, real actual guitar training, from the simple to the complex in a variety of musical styles and genres in a methodical and systematic manner. I enjoy sharing what I have learned over the past 40 years. It's just simply too good not to share it.

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Hired 103 times

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32 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.

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Carolína D.

Dec 4, 2023

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With a month of lessons, I can say Steve has a methodical way of teaching that takes away the stress of learning a new skill. He makes sure to match your pace without getting repetive, so you never feel like you've hit a plateau. There's a new challenge to look forward to in each lesson that makes it feel like you're leveling up in a video game. I feel confident that if I put in the time, I'll continue to see progress in the months to come.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Folk • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Leonardo V.

Sep 27, 2023

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Since i took classes with Steve I have progressed and learned so much knowledge about my guitar and it’s only been a month. Forsure sooner or later I will be One with my guitar haha. Thank you Steve!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Aris A.

Nov 26, 2022

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Steve is great. He is very skilled, knowledgeable and highly professional. I have been playing guitar since 14 years old I was stuck in a rut for a few decades. I recently join a start up band and found myself with a lot of limitations. I sought Steve’s help and he responded promptly. We’re on our fourth remote video lessons, and Steve changed my life. He has elevated my skills with just a few lessons and now I can catch up with the rest of my band. I highly recommend Steve he’s not just a great mentor, but he’s a genuinely good person.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Rock • Blues • Country • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Joseph B.

Nov 19, 2022

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Absolutely the best guitar teacher I could’ve asked for. Actually takes the time to tailor the lessons for what you need.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Rock • Jazz • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Thomas H.

Aug 27, 2022

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Been attempting to play guitar for a long time now and finally decided to get serious. Steve has been a game changer for me even in the first month of lessons. He has a vast knowledge of the instrument and is excited to share. Highly recommend if you are looking for lessons. I look forward to continuing to work with him and really learn this instrument.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Blues • Country • Rock • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My rates are consistently within the same range or in many cases lower than those of professional music studios, and I travel to my students for convenient in-home sessions. I also discount further for any and all extended sessions booked over and above a one hour time frame.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Each student is different and I assess each individual's goals, musical genre, strengths and weaknesses in order to customize a lesson plan that makes sense and will deliver true, measurable results within a reasonable time frame.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have thirty years of playing and teaching experience, twently of those years as a self employed, full time professional. I am also always working to further improve and advance myself as a player, so that I may be a more effective instructor and mentor.

Steve Massa - Professional Guitar Instructor

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