I think following lines is harder than FMQ, for me anyway. LeahDay.com has a lot of information for getting started with FMQ, starting with setting up your machine. She has YouTube videos, lots of free designs with instructions on her website. She offers quilt alongs with block patterns, some with a reasonable fee, and then quilting instructions. Her style of teaching and wealth of information really helped me get going on FMQ.
I also bought baby panels on sale, usually, made my quilt sandwiches and used for practicing. Something that can be donated and useful was motivating for me.
Also, try not to let someone tell you what is hard to learn. That is very individual, just go for it and see what method works for you. Don't be discouraged by your first attempts, just keep at it! Good luck! It is worth the work.