I took group lessons years ago. They were for beginners but the pro had seen that I had been playing for a while, so I got a little more specialized instruction. When I was able to practice, it did me quite a bit of good, but I wasn't able to practice very often as it was the first full summer with my son, so my time to practice was limited. That fall I broke 100 for the first and only time in my life. Then I wasn't able to practice or play for a while. I would love to take lessons again, but I just can't afford it, so I have been doing it all on my own. Obviously not working real well, but I don't currently have a choice.