Hi,
I just joined the site after a year and a half of more or less scrambling around in the dark and almost giving up. Got myself a year membership to give me a kick up the arse and keep me motivated.
Good luck to you and anybody really who is trying to learn. I've found it quite hard and a bit confusing so far but I think that's because I've been going down the YouTube route. I hope this site delivers what it promises.
Take care and fingers crossed for you!
theMolster