I just wondered what folks here think abount online lessons. I am particularly interested in anyone’s opinion of OAIM program. I found a sample on youtube of a lesson on playing the Rattlin’ Bog. I found this lesson to be very helpful. If I sign up I can get a few free lessons or it is $19.95 for the full access. Are things like this a good deal.
I just noticed it is $19.95 for every 28 days. 
It sounds a little pricey.(at least for me) I think there’s probably plenty of lessons which can be viewed free online.
Here’s a good place to start. http://tinwhistler.blogspot.com/2007/11/tin-whistle-week-1.html
I was going to say that the videos from Ryan Duns are the most popular that I know of, and they are free on youtube. Ryan taught the tin whistle at Fordham University, and he makes learning very easy. But then I realized that Feadoggie’s link goes to Ryan’s blog. So I will mention that another good teacher is this woman. She plays faster, but she pulls her fingers far away making her very easy to follow.
That compares with, at a typical rate, $30 per 1/2 hour weekly live lesson, or $120 per month. Just saying. 
But by all means, sample the free stuff first.
Thanks to all for suggestions. As I continue to search the web I find an incredible amount of teaching videos and music written in whistle tab. I think I will stay very busy for quite a while.
I agree that the price of the tuition mentioned is inexpensive compared to live lessons. I do like the way the young lady presented the lesson, very easy to follow.
Oaim’s lessons are good but, for a similar price, I prefer Blayne Chastain’s lessons. Check him out at http://www.blaynechastain.com/i-teach. He has a great relaxed conversational manner as though you’re there with him. I think he teaches at a slower pace too. Plus he separates teaching tunes from teaching techniques which I prefer so you can either focus on getting, say, your rolls right or work on a tune. But some people may like the Oaim style better. As a Brit I was surprised to find I preferred Blayne’s relaxed way.
I have subscribed to Blayne Chastin’s site for over a year.
Haven’t yet done so for O.I.A..M., as it is almost twice the price.
I will try it out for at least a month, many people love it, and the sample lessons look great.
May I ask why you would subscribe to Oaim when you already have access to Blayne’s lessons. You are not going to gain anything else in the way of teaching.
I loved Blayne’s site, and learned most of the tunes I have (and the techniques) from him. I can’t recommend it more highly, and I haven’t been there in months, so I’m sure the diversity of tunes/techniques is even better now.
What I like about OAIM is the diversity of tutors. I can learn a tune from any of about five or six different teachers, when whistle and flute are combined. I especially like being able to learn from the likes of Kevin Crawford and Niall Keegan.
Either way you go, stick to learning by ear. Before doing Blayne’s lessons I didn’t think I’d be able to learn by ear ever, but now I’m not half bad at it. Though not half good either.
Conor
I like to check out various resources.
Besides, I’m also trying to learn pipes.
I really don’t think you can compare a “static” video lesson with a live teacher, who can point out your mistakes etc…
I’ve learnt from Ryan Dunns online, and I used OAIM for a couple of years and consider it excellent value for money. You are learning a good Irish sound when you learn by ear there.
Also you have full access and can learn tunes from all tutors. They are very active in introducing new courses and tunes and I got good feedback from tutors when I uploaded tunes to the forum.
If you are really keen you might like to look at
www.tradmentors.com
where you can book an individual online skype lesson with Brian Finnegan for 30 euros.