Up to a point!
It's a bit like most things; the cheaper ones can do just as good a job in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing and, equally, the top of the range will not make an incompetent/novice good!
Access to shooting facilities really depends on where you are - some clubs in my area will lend/rent you a gun and will be able to provide tuition.
I've become a bit of a fair weather shooter so haven't been out this year (although the weather isn't the only reason).
The group I shoot with are of similar age and ability so it is a fun morning/day.....just as long as we don't take ourselves or our scores too seriously :)