I agree re Resolve, far from easiest to pick up but great reward when you do, considering the features you get with the free version. I have the free version, currently 20.3 and have just purchased a book to supplement the YT videos. I tend to...
Resolve & PP are the best but certainly not the easiest to use for a beginner. Capcut or say Filmora might be a good place to start because they are simpler, cheaper & provide the basics you'd need to get started.