Need some advice on building a circuit

[shadowlance8]

Hey there, i don't know alot about programming but i have a will to learn, with that said i'm looking to build what i think is a simple project and i need some advice on what chip would be best for it and maybe a pointer in the right direction to some programming info and tips. What i'm have is 6 positions and i'd like to be able to select each one with a push of a tactile to complete a circuit button and have a led flash the corresponding number. Make sense?