You're right rh1an5. Take things one step at a time, once you've mastered a few brews then try some different techniques and if they work for you then your on your way. I have brewed for a number of years and havent really found the need to "play" with things too much as in custom recipes and such. I have been able to find kits that I enjoy and tend to stick with them but try something new every so often just to see what else is drinkable.