Another good option for learning an instrument if you don't have money for lessons is online videos. I used it for  learning guitar. I have never searched for learning piano videos but I'm sure there's some out there. 

This may seem strange to a lot of people, but I am actually currently reading Uncle John's Bathroom Reader. LOL ... it is full of useless/usefull information and always teaches me something new and is a great conversation starter piece. 

My favourite female singer is actually a singer from a local band. Her name is Izabelle Ouelet and she sings for the band Angry Candy. She has a very blues/Janis Joplin type voice. I just love her and could listen to her all day. 

I must say that most songs by Shinedown give me goose bumps. But the one I find gives me the most is 45.