“This video tutorial is created by Noesis Interative, based on San Francisco Bay Area and works to expand knowledge and creativity among Video Gamers around the world. This Noesis Interactive tutorial outlines the interface and basics of Autodesk’s Maya 8. It provides an overview of the tools, windows, and options you’ll need to get started with this popular 3D program. After following this tutorial you’ll be comfortable with the basics of Maya.”
http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/noesis_maya/interface.html