Bama,
You'd probably be better off with a monoplane taildragger first.

Bipes have considerably more drag and tend to be more of a handful to fly than a standard low wing monoplane. But if you get really good with the trainer and can afford to run the risk of losing the bipe, go for it.

A Tiger Moth might be a decent choice because it will likely be capable of slowing more for landings.
Dennis-