A few years ago, I was given a cedar flute - it is how I learned to pray again after many years of anger. In the years since then, I have acquired 4 other flutes. Sometimes I take one outside with me in the morning. Honestly, this was the easiest instrument to learn to play. I went to e-bay and bought a najvaho student's flute for $40. It is still my favorite because the holes are small and easier to work. I have seen them made out of pvc pipe and still have a nice sound. This morning I found videos on Youtube from the man who's method I used to learn to play. He is even better to watch than to listen to! (I used his CD) Of course Geoffrey has to be different - he wants to learn the recorder (like the Celtic musicians use).