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Precisely how long is your piece of string?

Sorry I don't mean to be flippant - but it depends on so many variables that it is impossible to say.

Very occasionally there will be someone that comes along that instinctively takes to the tools and within a very short time produces exceptional work. Other times there will be people that spend months learning the tools and become expert in the software but somehow just don't have it (that sparkle that is creativity) and never quite hit the mark.

I play guitar - I know all my scales, I can play in loads of different styles - but I will never be an Eric Clapton - unfortunately I just don't have it!.

Lynda is a very good resource for learning the tools of the trade - but you need to expose yourself to the industry to find out what works and what doesen't - trial by fire.

Best of luck and I sincerely hope that you get there - but learn your craft, there are rarely quick paths to success.

I once heard a saying which goes - "The fragile flower of theory needs to exist in the solid ground of practical experience" IE Learn all you can - but get out there and DO IT.

Cheers

John