I decided a good starting point would be to assess what I have. Perhaps I can then play to strengths and work out early on where I'll have to outsource talents/equipment.

My instrument collection is limited to a bodhran on which I am somewhat proficient, a tin whistle on which I am not in the slightest bit proficient, but learning, and a harmonica which I cannot play at all. I'm also recently in the possession of a very cheap keyboard that cost £15 from the Oxfam shop.

For the composition side, however, I focused on trying out what I have in terms of technical hardware and software. I've recently kitted out a PC with Ubuntu Studio to be used as a dedicated machine for musical ventures.

I've successfully got Hydrogen drum machine, Rosegarden, Audacity and JACK all working together so I can create rhythms and combine with music and effects all in one place.

Just need to write some actual music now.