I would definitely take a photography course. As Lilly has written above, the interaction with other photographers will give you more than just the information you'll learn in the course.
If you're still interested in learning about photography in a more personal, 1-on-1 way, I invite you to visit my Kasamba profile (www.kasamba.com/arutha) and I can teach you the basics in no time.
Good luck with whatever you choose!