Typography is a complicated thing. To make a good font you can spend a whole human life.
However, typography can be studied without an iPad. But we live in the modern world and the designer must have all the new means for self-realization.
Great to have the desire and effort to learn something new! Good luck!
Well, I'd like to start shifting my work to a more digital platform, and we are getting to the point in technology where devices can simulate and assist with creation. I would be grabbing a high rated course from udemy or lynda to help me get started in the typography feild though. Thanks for reading and the support!
Yes, there are a lot of good courses now. And, probably, they cost a lot of money.
And, by the way, a good picture!