Hi there Elliot and welcome to the forum.

I haven't had any experience so I can't be any help, however this forum offers a great amount of help.

Most of the help is in the Tutorials Section.

I'd then suggest you start on your dream recall by using a dream journal. This will be your most important tool as it will help you to remember your dreams and notice dream signs (similar patterns in dreams that usually happen, ways of telling if you are dreaming).

For Induction techniques, I'd suggest you try the MILD first mixed in with a WBTB.

There is also an Anagram List in the Tutorials as well to help you know some of the abbreviations.

Hope this helps.

Oh and enjoy your stay.