[jhilldrums]

You mentioned the thing I learned by is feel. I started doing exactly what you are and listening to something, figuring it out then doing it. I still learn this way. It's certainly not the only way to do things, but you sound like your on your way. The only thing I do with my son is try to stress the importance of walking before he runs, and he is always trying to run.........Keep walking then jog, then run like h e double toothpick! Have fun.