Originally Posted by: Dana McCoyOne of the down sides to On-line learning is the absence of instructor "critique" which I would think would be vital to say the beginner or younger student especially, that doesn't know how to evaluate themselves and/or able to determine whether they have actually "completed" their lesson. Seems like this could possibly invite frustration and short term participation.

I agree with the sentiment. :) I've experienced it and have seen many folks post similarly. Usually the response is that when you understand the lesson, you can move on. Even if you can't do it perfectly, the idea is that you will continue to practice it, but are still ready for new information.