But the only way you learn is by making trades. I can't believe i'm saying this, but swift trade might be a good fit for you.
Stick your 2k in ING. "Save your money" Then learn for free by paper trading. Use the live ECN quotes, and the free online charts to learn how to trade. Check out wealth lab to find a winning method. Find a trading method that actually generates returns with a win ratio greater than 50%, otherwise your better off playing at the blackjack table.