I just signed up for a Custom Lesson Plan last week. Background: I started learning about two years ago. I had already completed Fundamentals 1 & 2, Rock 1 and Acoustic 1 plus had done a few other random skill & theory courses as well as several songs. After hitting my two year anniversary I was wondering what to do next. I was just concentrating on songs and decided to start Rock 2 but felt I was a little unguided at that point. Just as I was getting that drifting feeling, I got the email about the custom plan. Fate? So I signed up, paid my $39 and filled out the questionnaire. It basically asked what I had done up to this point (summarized above) and my goals. About three days later I got a word doc from Dave Celentano (whos song lessons I have enjoyed) outlining what I should do on a daily basis for the next five weeks. It seemed to be tailored to my experience and background. I'm three days into it and already feel a little more focused and grounded.

I would not recommend it for absolute beginners since the Fundamentals course, and the next level style (Rock, Acoustic etc) courses are already well structured. My advice would be to complete Fundamentals 1& 2, at least 1 level of a style course, do a few song lessons, and then consider the Custom Plan to keep you going.