I'm trying extrememly hard to shift my guy to a more musically focused bard, but I can never seem to find the time.
What exactly do you mean by "music focused"? I could offer a few suggestions, if you mean just boosting Inspire Courage.
Take the spell Inspirational Boost (SC), the feat Song of the Heart (EbCS), and get the Badge of Valor (MiC, one of the item sets). I think that boosts your IC bonus by +3 overall, to give you a +4 total. It is tricky figuring out how to use the spell and the item together, though. You have to cast the spell during your turn, and then activate the item immediately after your turn ends.
I think you can exchange one of your bardic abilities to get Song of the Heart as a substitute, also.
I'd say you don't need Silent Image as a spell known, since both Sam and Cecil can cast it spontaneously.