Are you recording a cover song, or composing?

If I am recording a cover song, I'll set tempo; find some drums midi grooves for the song (I use Easy Drummer or Slate Drums 4); record bass; guitars; vocals; some keyboard if needed.

If I am recording some song I created, I'll set tempo; record guitar riff or bass grove to that tempo; find some drums groove; record vocals/keys.

If I am looking for some inspiration, I'll choose some drums midi grooves and try to create a nice bass groove. Guitar riffs will come later in this case.

Well, those are some ideas. I bought an Epiphone acoustic guitar, and I'll try some song composition with it, but nowadays I'm more of guitar riff "composer".

If you are starting, I suggest recording some basic cover songs. It's a lot of fun recording/mixing!! I am a hobbyist and sometimes spend hours and hours playing with Pro Tools and Eleven Rack.

Cheers