In 2022, I started recording and producing music with Logic Pro X. These are my favorite plugins and tools that I use to make pretty good sounding music for $1-2K.
Services
LANDR - mastering and distribution
Classes
Youtube - can get pretty far with just searching for tutorials
Berkelee Online Music Production Class - intro to using DAWs
Berkelee Online Arranging for Songwriters Class - great intro composition class
LAAMP - music school for pop artists, songwriters, producers