[maxdemarzi]

http://psd.tutsplus.com/ but don't over do it.

Just grab something off http://themeforest.net/ , minor tweaks, and call it done.

[truthseeker]

I've looked through and tried to follow some tips on psdtuts. Most of them are over my head too (unfortunately).

I started looking for courses in community colleges around my area but haven't found any that are geared towards web designers.

Yeah, themeforest is the route I usually take but to customize anything, I am still lost.