Pre-Production
Before you can start recording you need a solid idea for a song. Learn the magic of creating music, lyrics and hooks here.
There are many ways in which you can plan to record your song to get the best results. Depending on the type of track you are using would be a good starting point. Learn more here.
One of the first steps in the recording process is to think about your songs arrangement. What I mean by arrangement is; what instruments you will use, when and where you will use them, what equipment and effects you will use and what techniques you will use while playing your instrument.
Here's some arrangement ideas to sink your teeth into.