Thank you for all the kind comments... But I promise I wasn't fishing for anything like that. I've been publishing videos online since around 2002-2003 and have been called everything under the sun, so it's nothing I haven't heard before.
In the past, the feedback given would really hurt as people say things in such a negative way when posting online. Rarely do people chat online like they'd chat to me in person. But I've gotten thick skin over the years.
That said, I LOVE all feedback, good or bad. I'd just sometimes prefer people give it more diplomatically and then it would more likely be heard.
As it relates to Online Lessons vs. Private Lessons...
Some of you have said that you can't compare the two, but I will disagree. Not because it's my opinion, but it's just a trend I'm seeing these days. When it comes to the adult learners (18+) people are beginning to prefer online lessons instead of private lessons. I believe that the market is the market, I don't determine what people are interested in, the general market does. So it could move in either direction in the coming years and I have some opinions on where it will go but this comment is already way too long.
But if anyone personally thinks that private lessons are much better for all types of drummers then share your opinion as it may help a drummer determine the best solution for them. At Drumeo, we launched a Drum Teacher Directory to help connect students with good private instructors, so I have nothing against private instruction.
Anyways, back to work for me. Thanks for reading!
Let me also thank you for chiming in here, and for the all the stuff you put out there for folks who aren't even members...that is greatly appreciated!
Everyone has an opinion, and that's a good thing. Not everyone will agree, and that too is good. I enjoy the content I've seen from your site, and I find it valuable, to me. To others, it might not be nearly as valuable. We are all at different levels of experience and ability, and some folks learn differently than others. Having Drumeo as an option is very valuable to drumming as a whole, along with all the other avenues the OP mentioned. And of course live instruction, too!
Cool stuff, everyone.