Realistically it takes much more time to SOLO than in the past. Someone flying from a large runway in the middle of flat wheatfields could probably solo in 4 hours.
But a small strip, busy with many other planes, following rules and having contingency plans for everything needs much more in the way of lessons.
"Stick and Rudder" has been around over 70 years and I encourage you to read it.
The world of the internet can be interesting and informative. But the art of flying can't really be taught. An instructor can help you learn but your own mind has to grasp flying in the form of imagination.
Do you even know why you turn on carburetor heat?
Do you know why you use flaps? Do you know what to do if you have to go around and you can't retract the flaps?
Using rote, we could probably teach a monkey to land a plane.
Get a good instructor and assume you will be starting from page one. And if you can't afford it, fishing is a nice hobby.