check out tutorials from
http://www.videocopilot.net
they are some of the best out there! and, you'll find some tips in there that are similar to the styles you are trying to achieve.
as for serious training, definitely can't go wrong with Lynda.com
love their online video training!
as for free music, check out
http://www.freeplaymusic.com
there's some good stuff in there....
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