I don't need to be able to write my own eCommerce packages or anything like that, I'd just like to be able to write up some Razor scripts without having to be a burden or take forever piecing together bits and pieces from all over the web. 

I haven't found where to learn about things like what the @using statements mean or how to properly apply them.  I'm pretty sure I've found and read all the Umbraco related material and the Razor introductions out there but there seems to be a disconnect between the two, like those who can write Razor well in Umbraco came to the table with an advanced background in other skills/disciplines.

It seems like there's a pretty clear division between basic users that come from html/css static development and hard core programmers that can write eCommerce packages.  What can we do to bridge the gap?

Would just basic familiarity with Visual Studio Express and an entry level C# course be sufficient for light weight scripting?  Is that where you learn about the more esoteric aspects, like the @using stuff, and how to structure Razor properly?