ok, srsly you guys...

I just tried to draw something and it turns out that I cannot. Draw that is. I can not draw. Not at all.
Thus I decided to try to trace something, for I thought that would be easyer ... turns out it isn't.
So, here I am, armed with one of these tablet thingies, two left hands and an insane lack of talent. -_-

Now, here is my question: Does anyone know a way to learn drawing? I mean, sure, to it needs a lot of practice to become good, but without knowing some basics, how is one supposed to improve?

oh, and fyi, the last time I actually drew something was in kindergarten, 20 or so years ago, so, yes, I really have absolutely no idea how to do anything...