Always learn from another turner

[Terry Brown]

After you have watched a video several times, mute the sound and watch the turners movements (body and tools). Do this until you can fully associate what they say with what they do. At the lathe, this makes it much easier to execute the cut you want to make. Maybe pick one turner to study thoroughly before moving to the next one.
Good luck

 

[Mike Heinen]

Sound like a plan. I've been watching Phil Anderso. Shady acres woodshop... I really like watching him.

 

[Neil S]

OK, there is youtube but stick to well known names, many run their own channels, Stuart Batty, Jimmy Clews,Richard Raffin etc

I can personally recommend : Turnawoodbowl.com (Kent Weakley) , RIchard Raffan, Tomislav Tomasic, Wyoming Woodturner, Mike Peace, and Dean's Woodworking to name the ones I learned from (and still do) If you want links to their channels on Youtube, drop me a note and I'll PM them to you. Kent Weakley would likely be the place to get started, he has a lot of info on sharpening, and techniques (No need to buy any of his courses, which he seems to regularly plug.)

All of those named turners are good turners and teachers. But, if you can't get to a hands on workshop with any of them where they can observe your technique and correct you then their videos are the next best option.

They all have something different to offer and no single presenter will teach you everything you need to know, so be open to them all to begin with.

Watch.... go and try... go back and watch again... try again... etc, etc.

Start with videos on tool types and uses, like these videos by Richard Raffan

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA_-sIVkxLo

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAz1FfAtqmE


On sharpening, some of the most experienced turners don't use jigs, but I encourage you to use the Oneway jigs that are on the way to you courtesy of Bill, at least to begin with.

Turning wood completely away to gain proficiency, rather than to get a product, is a good way to begin. After 55yrs of turning I occasionally still do that to begin a woodturning session in an attempt to maintain my proficiency as my overall dexterity and mental acuity declines...