There are many drywall techniques, particularly drywall mudding tips that will put you ahead of the curve when you are having your first go at it. One of the most common drywall mudding tips is to not let any tape bubbles escape your eyes while you are applying joint compound and to ensure that you always have the correct joint compound for the type of wall you are trying to finish. Ensuring you have the right tools for the job is often more important than the actual drywall techniques, but the before mentioned will help considerably your first time around.