Wayne Parham Messages: 18786 Registered: January 2001
Illuminati (33rd Degree)
I think you'll probably want to stay away from all the strings and wind instruments, if cost is a huge issue. And to tell the truth, that pretty much goes for all instruments. But there are rentals, and that might be your answer.
It used to be that piano was one of the most expensive instruments to own, because even uprights were expensive. But these days, you can buy a pretty good electronic keyboard for $100. So that might be a good option.