G.Whiz,
Welcome to fly fishing and this great board!!!
I was lurking earlier today at the North American Fly Fishing Forum and this same question was asked. Most of the respondents suggested a fly tying class as a good place to start. Perhaps there is a class which might be attended at a shop or school in your immediate area.
I started tying on my own,about 34 years ago. The process will occur more quickly by obtaining instruction.
Good tying to 'ya. There are links on my BLOG to some wonderful pattern tutorials - read my most recent post at the top of the page...
PT/TB
PS. Phil, who is a moderator here has some great patterns at Phil's Custom Flies and Harry Mason has a site that sell flies and also has pattern tutorials - Troutflies.com. Both gentlemen are MORE than accomplished tiers...