1. learn to play an instrument. ANY instrument. take lessons. SLAVE until playing and expressing yourself through it becomes a second language.
2. follow your heart. what is your connection with music?
you got to really go for it, so without loving it, it's going to be hard
3. learn to listen "into the music" instead of just enjoying it. (ask yourself why, and how) - more important than getting the best samples.
Oh and get decent monitors and a good soundcard, and some software that you feel comfortable with. Be careful of headphones. They can make you deaf without you noticing it.
and let no one (including me) tell you what to do.
