Hey I to started out a newbie,I'm now at 3 years an continue to learn. I had to take time off from being in the hospital,a couple of months. I'am back at it, an loving it. It really does take alot of work, time an practice. Lisa McCormick's teaching are amazing,check her out. Don't know where your headed but your certainly on the right site to learn if you want to . Since progressing I'm going into other teachers sites. It simply gets better an HARDER but it's all worth it. Good luck an practice is the key. lindap