I’ve never gotten a professional massage before, and I’m trying to figure out what kind would be best for my situation. I’m a musician with bad neck, shoulder, and back tension. Would a deep tissue massage be too intense for a first-timer? What is a reasonable price for a 45-60 min massage?

I have a buddy who is really good at giving shoulder massages and the girls love it. He does a sort of finger-roll thing. I have that down but I’m trying to learn how to give a really good neck and shoulders massage. Not like a professional massage with my elbows and stuff, just a hand and fingers massage. Thanks!