Masuda’s playing is characterized by a "less is more" philosophy. While many modern fingerstyle players rely on heavy percussion and "slap" techniques, Masuda focuses on and clean harmonic movement.

: When reading his tabs, always identify the melody notes (usually on the higher strings) and play them slightly louder than the accompaniment to make the song recognizable.

: Widely considered his masterpiece, this arrangement perfectly captures George Harrison's soaring lead lines within a solo acoustic framework.