8Ball,
You definitely live in a good state to learn to Turkey hunt. I can't imagine you not being able to find someone to show you the basics. If you can't and you have access to prime land in say Texas Co., wait just a minute and I'll be right there. LOL
All kidding aside, when I started about 12 years ago I didn't know anybody in Southern IL that hunted turkeys. I pretty much learned through videos and magazines. They never really completely prepare you for what you are about to experience when a bird gobbles just over the ridge at 50 yds. and hangs up. The best teacher is experience with the birds themself in the woods. The hardest thing for me to figure out that first year was just how close was too close to a gobbling bird. Again, experience is your best teacher. The best advice I can give you is to try to get out in the early part of March and April when the birds are gobbling and listen to them in the trees and on the ground. Move in and watch them if you feel comfortable with not spooking them. DO NOT CALL TO THE BIRDS BEFORE SEASON. This just makes them tougher to call in during season. The number one way for you to learn will be to try to locate someone who knows what they are doing and get them to show you some of the basics.
I know people who's calling is far from being top quality, but they kill turkeys every year, so don't be fooled into thinking good calling is a cure all. With that said, learn to use and become proficient with as many calls as you can. The combination of knowing a birds habits and excellent calling can go a long way together.