[ferguson66]

Secret Agent Man is a great song, something about it makes it one of those classic songs.

I am pretty much in the same boat as you but maybe 1 year ahead of you. I have decent equipment now, built a small studio and have been recording some family and friends. This is one of those hobbies that you will never master, there is always something to learn.

This site has been a tremendous help along the way, it has really changed the way I record (for the better).

My suggestion would be to tackle one narrow topic at a time, this way you will get specific answers from the knowledgable people that hang out here.

Post some recordings when you get some and you will get even more help that way. Good luck and see you around the site.