# Advice for a beginner?

**URL:** <https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/advice-for-a-beginner/2276>\
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**Created:** [August 7, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/advice-for-a-beginner/2276 "2022-08-07T20:42:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![rangulo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@rangulo](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/rangulo)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/advice-for-a-beginner/2276/1 "2022-08-07T20:42:31Z")

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Hello! I’m brand new to this learning format and community. Anyone have advice on which courses to take first? I see all the courses but am looking for some advice on high ones to take first.  
Thanks!  
Regina

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**Author:** ![sterlingsiam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/sterlingsiam/32/30_2.png) [@sterlingsiam](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/sterlingsiam)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 2:06am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/advice-for-a-beginner/2276/2 "2022-08-08T02:06:45Z")

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Hello Regina. Welcome aboard the VI and forum. I have been with the Virtual Instructor for a few years now and I would say the best bet is to start with the drawing courses (The secrets to drawing, 25 days to better drawing and Guide to graphite - you might also want to watch The Elements mini course). Once you have powered through these, you should try to watch the Live lessons 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and/or the Gettin’ Sketchy (6:30 on YouTube). Note that Gettin’ Sketchy is not part of the membership. It is an additional offering by Matt that anyone can participate in. Hope you have fun!  
Patricia.

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**Author:** ![Denise](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/denise/32/40_2.png) [@Denise](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Denise)\
**Post date:** [August 9, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/advice-for-a-beginner/2276/3 "2022-08-09T14:17:00Z")

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I have been with Virtual instructor since 2013. I find it very good to learn any medium. I think the drawing courses would be good to take first. There is also courses. The one on graphite could be good to take first