Kris - Combo'd your posts, hope ya don't mind
But cool, a jazz band. As for the game/learning skills in the beginning you should focus on the bagpipes or the guitar. You can do both though
Basically in picking instruments there is a basic skill like all guitarists need Basic String Instruments, then you practice that to a three star level and you can then specialize in say bass guitar. You have to buy your instrument of course too so to double up would take you twice as long to get the money together and raise your skills enough.
I've got a load of money so I can help you and Archi and whoever wants to join in as I have everyone.
I like "Floyd's Three Wheel Wagon" even if you end up having like 8 bandmembers
Some Jazz band names we've had in shows last few weeks: Ice Palace Fusion, Ribby's Roots Rocket, The Tiny Timeshifters and Sam's Swinglines (which is a bit of a theater inside joke)
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That will give us another two new songs to practice before heading for lalaland 
Just go to your items list and it eaither says USE or READ I think... Yoga helps you stay healthier and HoJ gives you the knowledge needed to practice your jazz songs (even though you don't have instruments or skill to play said instruments...).
Heh... I got 2.
