I always say to go to a proshop that will allow you to blow some calls and try a bunch and decide from there, for a beginner the HS Black Ice is a great sounding duck call for about 15$ and goose i would recommend the Big River Long Honker Flute. I would stick with a flute for starters then try some short reed calls once you get the hang of it and then you can totally learn a new way to call with the short reed. Luck to ya!