I guess I formed that idea based on the youtube clips that are supplied by Mike - which are pretty much rock/funk. And , yes - they are the teaser clips which promote the lessons, so I guess it makes sense that most of the youtube clips are in a more contemporary style. I did edit my post to show that (based on your experience) they offer all styles. Again, I am not putting his thing down in any way shape or form. If he does do jazz, latin, etc., that is great - Based on his youtube videos, he probably sounds great in te other styles too. My point is that I would first recommend a teacher in a one on one situation. That way, if the student needs to work on a certain style, he/she can ask the teacher and instantly get the attention needed instead of waiting for the week that that style is taught online. There are plenty of great books and DVDs that I recommend (in fact I have a book coming out myself). But I always recommend a private teacher first - then the DVD or book (even if it's my book).
Again, I really like Mike's stuff. He seems to be a great drummer and communicator. I look forward to meeting and talking with him one day - maybe at PAS or the Modern Drummer Festival if he attends either one. I am not recommending that the original poster not join Mike's Lessons. I am recommending that he do that as a supplement to private lessons. If any of my students told me that they were signing up for Mike's Lessons along with our regular lessons, I would definitely have no problem at all. I think Mike's Lessons along with private lessons is a great combination - and for $20 it is a great value too.
Jeff