First off I apologize if this is addressed in another thread. If so please direct me there. 
I am looking for any advice for drawing from life or photo reference. Right now I am using photo but plan to eventually seek out a life drawing class. What should a beginners focus be? Should I just be gesture drawing? How should I progress and what kinds of things should I try or look for while I work? A good plan for say, this day do this and the following day do this maybe? Not sure how to proceed.
Thanks!