The first instrument I ever remember playing is the recorder. I bet I can still play you “Hot Cross Buns” if I really tried. But I wouldn’t say the recorder is an instrument that’s going to carry you far. I don’t think I’ve seen a band looking for a professional recorder player. A friend of mine who’s amazing on just about every instrument she touches, gave me some great beginner guitar tips. I don’t even want to play anything that extravagant. I just want to learn a few nice little songs to play for my grand kids. Things that both them and I will enjoy.