nostick...ghosth got me started...he is patient and able to explain things very well. I recommend you spend a few hours with him. Make a list of all your questions before you do though, you will inevitably forget to ask a bunch when you are online.
Don't give up...this game can be very frustrating but soon it will be like a lightbulb going on and you will "get it". Even then you will still get shot down alot...there are alot of really good sticks in the MA.