Hey Jacob, do you live in Lake Charles, or have the opportunity to visit there? I don't want to speak for Chris, but he is one busy guy, so don't take it bad if he's hard to reach. From my experience, he's a GREAT teacher - but for that reason, there's not nearly enough of him to go around.
It's like the old saw: you can get it cheap, good, or quick - but you only get to pick two. Good luck!
And don't forget, there're a LOT of online resources.