BEFORE YOU MAKE UP YOUR MIND!.............

Test him!

Have you discussed alternative techniques with him?

If you did, how did he respond?

A good teacher will listen to a question with an understanding of their pupils quandary.

If a teacher can't offer you satisfactory, well thought out and pertinent answers, to help you understand the source of your confusion, then they are not the right teacher for you.

This is of course a two way street though, as you must be prepared to listen to his answers carefully and cast aside theorems and judgements of your own. Try and understand how he is answering your question.

Remember that he is speaking from the perspective of someone who can already play well (or so I am assuming) and that you are listening from the perspective of someone who can't. (otherwise you'd be giving the lessons).

And remember why you are there, and question whether the combination of you and he is fulfilling that purpose.

Good luck.

lox