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Overview

The Instrument skill represents musical ability in inZOI, covering both performance (playing instruments live) and composition (creating original music on a computer). It is available from the Teenager Life Stage through Senior, with a maximum level of 10. Playing physical instruments levels the skill faster than composing on a computer, but composing is where the money is. The Instrument skill interacts closely with the Performance skill for busking and public performance.

Available Instruments

Five instruments can be purchased through Build Mode under the Hobby category of the Furniture tab:

Children can access drum kits and keyboards but not guitars. Practicing on any instrument improves the Instrument skill, though each instrument has its own feel and animation set.

Leveling the Skill

Strategy: Focus on playing instruments to reach approximately Level 7 or 8 (since instrument practice levels the skill faster). Then switch to composing on the computer, which provides both higher XP and better income per composition.

Music Composition

Starting at Instrument Level 1, a Zoi can sit at a computer and compose original music. Higher skill levels unlock more genres:

Each composition takes time to complete and produces a unique track. Finished compositions can be given a custom name and description. Higher-tier genres (Jazz, Movie Score) sell for significantly more than basic genres (Folk Song, Jingle). Additional genres above Level 8 may be added in future updates.

Selling Music

Completed compositions can be sold through the Pocket Market on the Zoi's Smartphone, similar to how paintings, videos, and manuscripts are monetized. Sale prices scale with the Zoi's Instrument level and the genre. A Level 10 composer's Jazz piece sells for significantly more than a Level 3 beginner's Folk Song. Compositions do not expire and can be sold at any time.

Composition Times

Composition completion time decreases as the Instrument skill increases:

Selling Prices at Level 10

At maximum Instrument skill, composition prices vary by quality:

Quality depends on the Zoi's skill level, emotional state, and needs satisfaction during composition. A Perfect composition at Level 10 earns 750 Meow per track with only 1 hour 15 minutes of work, making it one of the most efficient creative income sources in the game.

Music Competition

At Instrument Level 10, Zois gain access to a Music Competition available on Sundays. The competition is a luck-based event where the Zoi either wins 1,000 Meow or receives nothing. It functions similarly to other skill-based competitions in the game.

Busking

At sufficient Instrument skill, Zois can busk on designated street spots in each city. Busking earns tips from passing NPC Zois and contributes to both Instrument and Performance skill XP simultaneously. The quality of the performance and the tips received scale with skill level. High-skill buskers draw larger crowds and earn more per session.

Busking is also a social activity. It draws nearby Zois to stop and watch, creating organic opportunities for social interactions and relationship development. Crowded spots and afternoon weekday hours tend to maximize tip income.

Karaoke

Karaoke venues let Zois sing solo or share duets with other Zois. It costs 5 Meow per session. Singing at karaoke levels the Performance skill, not the Instrument skill. Locations include:

• Coin Booth Karaoke in Dowon

• Karaoke rooms in Bliss Bay (check the city map for the nearest location)

Music-Related Venues

Emotion and Trait Connections

The Sentimental emotion specifically boosts Instrument skill gain, while the Annoyed emotion hinders it. Certain traits have natural affinity with music:

Pro Musician Ambition

The Pro Musician ambition has three progression levels:

1. Level 1: Buy an instrument and play it 3 times.

2. Level 2: Play drums 10 times. Play any instrument while feeling Sentimental. Max out the Instrument skill (Level 10).

3. Level 3: Play guitar 20 times.

Completing this ambition requires mastery across multiple instruments and reaching the right emotional states.

Idol Trainee Career

The music skills tie into the Idol Trainee career at Adam Entertainment in Dowon. This career involves singing, dancing, and performing, drawing on both the Instrument and Performance skills. There is also an Entertainment Planning Team track for Zois who prefer the business side of the industry.

Child Creativity Skill Connection

For children, the Creativity skill is the precursor to the Instrument skill. When a child Zoi maxes out their Creativity skill (Level 5), they receive the "Creativity Aptitude" bonus upon aging to Teenager. This automatically sets their Instrument skill (along with Art, Performance, and Media Production) to Level 5, giving a massive head start for players who invest in Creativity during childhood.

Tips

• The acoustic guitar (549 Meow) is the cheapest instrument and pays for itself quickly through busking and composition sales.

• Focus on playing instruments until Level 7-8, then switch to computer composition. Movie Score and Jazz at Level 8 sell for substantially more per piece.

• Busking during peak NPC activity times (afternoons on weekdays) maximizes tip income and draws the largest crowds.

• Playing while in a positive emotional state (Amused, Concentrated, or especially Sentimental) accelerates XP gain.

• Investing in a child's Creativity skill is one of the most powerful long-term investments: maxing it to Level 5 gives the child Level 5 Instrument skill automatically at the teen stage.

• The Pro Musician ambition requires playing while Sentimental. Use a Sentiment Donut from the Meow Store if the emotion doesn't trigger naturally.