Get some recording software

If you just want to go ahead and get started, search for a free d.a.w. for your os.

D.A.W. stands for digital audio workstation, a kind of program that acts as a virtual music studio, able to record instruments and voices, blend them together, add creative effects, and much more.  A couple of good d.a.w. programs for different operating systems:

freeware

Audacity for Mac and Windows

Audiostar for iOS

Songwriter's Pad Recording Studio for iOS

Free unlimited trial

Reaper for Mac and Windows

I know a lot of people that started with Audacity and some of them still use it all the time. Reaper has a ton of features and is a very widely used, even in the professional world.  If you own a Mac made in the last ten years you probably have Garage Band already installed (most iPad owners do, too).  I will cover these audio production applications and many more in future posts.

A good place to start

If you already have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, 440software is a great place to look for free music production applications and plug-ins.  You can search by type of device and operating system (computer or phone, winows or mac os), type of software (recording, musical instrument, effects), and whether the software costs money or is free.