Trouble correcting file path for plugins

[avisser]

like others, having trouble with file paths, read 2 books, believe I've found problem, but need help fixing. My current filepath is- home/al/vamp/vamp-aubio-plugins-0.4.0-amd64-linux      tried to mv plugins to vamp, didnt work,   noticed I have al in pathname,tried to make new path without it, didnt work     noticed my home is not HOME, like directions, was not able to make new HOME path.    I realize new people can be frustrating to teach, but I have done all the trial and error I can think of , and would be very thankful for some help.