User blog comment:Tortoiseshel/I'd really like to learn to write music. How would I go about that?/@comment-24874466-20140820030055

Before doing anything, it would be a pretty good idea to remember that Rome wasn't built in a day, so don't expect to become Mozart in one either. Also, take it slow. Don't overwhelm yourself trying to learn five instruments.

I'd suggest learning an instrument first. Having played the piano since was six, I would naturally recommend it. Unlike wind-based instruments, you don't produce the sound yourself. Theory is practically the same for every instrument, but one of the things I like with the piano is it really helps finding harmonizing notes, as every note is displayed at once.

Also, it is very easy to create a song with the piano. Have you heard the very well-known "Say Something"? If you listen to the piano, you'll see just how simple it is to make a song. Not that it's very easy, but I think it is easier.