I am on windows, piracy is not a problem for me but there is this software cakewalk which is free but I don’t know if it is good or shady.

Let’s just say, I am a dumb person but I want to create my own music but I don’t know ABCD of music, what are some cheap and beginner friendly online courses that I can take.also, what software shall I use?

Sorry about my English, I am not a native speaker.

Thank you.