I've been a Dueling Mixes member for about a year. I believe it has helped me quite a lot. You get the raw tracks to mix, a tutorial from each guy (Graham and Joe) with every new mix as well as their mixes to reference against yours if you like and a web based conference call/webinar where you can ask questions on this month's song or really anything you might want.
The songs vary, with some being really well recorded and excellent songs, but lean toward the mellow side in general, from country/folk-ish to pop to classic and modern rock (no real metal songs since I've been a member though).
So each month, you get two perspectives on how to mix the song as well as a fairly active forum to post your mix and get feedback from other members.
To me, it's been well worth the money. I get extra practice mixing genres I wouldn't ordinarily do, as well as compare my mix to Joe's and Graham's.