FREE (CHEAP) TOOLS:
Audacity – Free, open-source audio editor and recorder
https://www.audacityteam.org/
BandLab – Free cloud-based DAW with collaboration features
https://www.bandlab.com/
Soundtrap by Spotify – Online DAW with free plan available
https://www.soundtrap.com/
Canva – Free and affordable graphic design for logos, banners, social media posts
https://www.canva.com/
Figma – Free for individual use, great for creating branding assets
https://www.figma.com/
Wix – Free plan to create a professional musician website
https://www.wix.com/
Bandzoogle – Designed specifically for musicians, affordable plans starting at ~$8.29/month
https://www.bandzoogle.com/
Buffer – Free plan to schedule social media posts across platforms
https://buffer.com/
Hootsuite – Free plan for managing multiple social accounts
https://hootsuite.com/
DistroKid – Affordable music distribution to streaming services (~$19.99/year)
https://distrokid.com/
Amuse – Free music distribution with optional paid plans for extra features
https://amuse.io/
OBS Studio – Free software for live streaming and recording
https://obsproject.com/
YouTube – Free platform for sharing videos, live streaming, and building an audience
https://www.youtube.com/
Mailchimp – Free plan for email marketing to grow your fan base
https://mailchimp.com/
Google Analytics – Free tool to analyze your website traffic
https://analytics.google.com/