I have heard that some people do the MC as their first paper piecing.
That being said, I'd look at some of Amma's tutorials here on the board. She's got some great tips and there are a few mentions of various sites/links here, too.
Paper piecing is a little tough for some people to wrap their heads around {since it's backwards}. Now, I'm always backwards so it makes perfect sense to me but I have had several quilters who have paid for classes that still don't really get the technique. I still occasionally have trouble with some of the angles when I'm fussy cutting, but it gets easier with practice.