+1 when it comes to learning. It will come.

Try just shaving the areas between your sideburns and jaw lines, and WTG only until you are comfortable with the razor. Work on your pressures and angles until you are confident with them. Then you can start adding XG and ATG strokes. Yes those will be a bit different. You can then add other areas of your face. Finish your shave with your normal razor. It's not a race. It's about the sheer joy of shaving with a straight. No need to rush it. I added XG, ATG, and other areas of my face when I had days off work when I could take my time to learn those strokes.

I should add that a copy of Lynn's CD will be very helpful. It's over 3 hours of great infomention on caring for your razor, and even shaving with it...