Where to Begin in Xcode?

Hello-
I am completely new to programming.
I have an idea for an iphone ap that I would eventually like to use on other platforms.
This is for musical training purposes.
It consists of several illustrator diagrams that will move in time to metronome settings in beats per minute.
What's the best template to create musical aps that take metronome markings, and simple audio sounds?
I just started looking at the video tutorials and they are way over my head at this point but I want to learn as much as I can.
Are there any rudimentary projects that I could work through to get my feet wet on basic concepts?
Any help would be appreciated.

There are several "learning to program" threads in the development forums - I suggest you review the answers given to others.
If you're really not sure where to start I think the tutorials here: http://cocoadevcentral.com/ are some of the best very beginner tutorials there are. There are also several books that are highly regarding that you will see mentioned over and over again like Aaron Hillegasses book ( http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0321503619/bignerdranch-20 ) along with others.
I know this doesn't answer your question directly but jumping into a complex application is like trying to go directly to running without walking first. My advice - start with the basics and at least start walking before you try to run.
Good luck,
=Tod

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StevenD wrote:
Ow. Someone is grumpy today.
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