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I started out by playing along to Pink Floyd records. Bass and later guitar.
Then found a teacher I liked a lot and studied with him for awhile. Best move I ever made. Ear training, ear training, ear training. I went on to study with Randy West. He was a drill sergeant. Not much fun but very beneficial. We have the same sized hands.
You want to play in a band setting as soon as you feel comfortable with it. You want to learn to play with other humans to get the feel of it. Click tracks and machines are okay too but if you want to ever play in a group setting, on stage, get experience early on.
The instrument you select is the one that speaks to your musical interest. In high school I heard James Brown on the radio and my course was set. Fender jazz bass and a fretless Rick with flatwounds...
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