At $5 a lesson, not even an hour, he ain't doin' it for the bread. That in it's self is so rare in today's society as to be remarkable. So WHY is he doing it. Perhaps when he was young someone taught him and it's a payback of sorts. Perhaps he sees someone who shares his passion and wants to pass on some of his life's experince. Whatever the motive, I see him as a priceless resorce that you would well served to mine. How I wish I had a steel string counterpart to learn from.. Mike