1. Don't be afraid just to play around. You aren't gonna learn by sitting there and doing nothing, so turn knobs and push buttons and do things that you don't know the outcome of. Experimentation is a great way of learning.

2. Watch videos. Whether they are tutorials, or tracks from scratches, or masterclasses. Just watch a bunch of videos. But don't just watch them, apply what you've learned, and try it out yourself. Application makes it stick in your brain.

3. Don't expect to be amazing. It takes years for people to get good. Heck, I'm only ~9-10 months in, and I know my songs are pretty bad. Don't get discouraged. Don't give up just because you don't think it sounds anything close to good. Just keep going, because at the end of the day it will help you learn.


EDIT: btw great thread idea OP.

Spire. His songs are very complex, but at the same time they are some of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. My favourite song by him is Still Don't Understand.