In reply to Lobsbelow:
In these days of instant/overnight success, the need for a traditional apprenticeship tends to be overlooked. For success in "Trad" climbing it pays dividends. Indoor walls were and are great for training the body but for me bore little relevance when faced with a blank wall or a greasy slab
a long way above a suspect runner. For success,as in any endeavour, experience is that font of knowledge which helps us overcome the challenges
facing us. This is especially so in climbing. I started climbing well over fifty years ago,long before the days of mass media,commercialisation,modern protection etc. When a "Friend" was the guy paying out the rope without a belay device. It took me five years to climb, literally up through the grades, eventually achieving the grades of my peers and, learning a great deal along the way which helped me overcome other obstacles later in life.
So my advice is, forget indoor grades (its almost a different sport) and
"Get Out There" join a club and don't be afraid to get your feet wet, remember climbing is about enjoyment, achievement,and the satisfaction that comes with it.