Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

working with logic express, but the whole DAW world confuzes me. looking for tips on 
getting started or tutorials I can take to help stop the confuzion and start expressing myself. 
How do I take sample, i.e. one shot drum samples, vocal samples, and/or loop samples FROM   
RECORDS.. start progaming drums, PLEASE HELP i have a knowledge of analog gear but none 
of this whole computer game.. PLEASE HELP
thank you/peace love and unity