Hey Vinnie, what a great introduction. You’ve got the goods to make it happen - attitude, experience and a will to learn.
This will become an increasing dilemma as you discover the high-ways and by-ways of making music. 
Stick with Justin’s course so you build a solid foundation, note the detours that pique your curiosity and it will all weave together into a satisfying tapestry of musical expression.
This thread is a great place for your first recordings.
Beginners’s Safe Space