Choosing a Musical Instrument to Learn

Choosing which instrument to learn may be a forgone conclusion if you already have one in mind.
It would be unfortunate to have to play a piano if you wanted to learn to play the guitar!
However, there are considerations to be made, if you haven't fully decided, other than the most obvious - the cost.

The amount of noise a musical instrument makes and the location of your nearest neighbors could have a very great effect on which instrument you choose to play - the trumpet, the drums, the bagpipes and the electric guitar (turned up) could cause a problem if you have neighbors the other side of a thin wall!

Another consideration is the level of difficulty and the amount of time you have for practice.
The piano or violin would demand a big daily commitment whereas the ukulele or blues harmonica, played to a modest degree, could be a relatively minor commitment when it comes to time investment.

If your ambition is to be part of a group or band, the bass guitar is a good option to start from scratch. Played without being plugged into the amp. it is very quite, does not require years to learn and you can be joining a band relatively soon.