I still do lessons, I wouldn't call myself pricey, considering you get dedicated one to one Blender tutelage with a proven track record from dedicated students. A decent amount of my students are in the top
More info is available at Cyclic Gearz Blender Lessons - most students who work hard are able to get the basics (making/texturing mesh) down in two lessons. With rigging, three. Each lesson is one hour long.