I have seen some good answers to this question but desire is the most important part of working in a studio.
This is my first time on Chordie as part of my never ending quest for more information.
So far things look pretty cool.
If you have nothing else to work with, find an old cassette recorder and go sit on the john and play in a nice live bathroom for the natural reverb / echo. Ya know, like singing in the shower.
I am quite spoiled as I have quite an elaborate home studio and play most instruments, "well, not the oboe" but I started with an acoustic guitar and a tiled hallway.
Miracles can come from three chords, any kind of voice with the rite inspiration behind it.
While I will be happy to help newbies at getting into recording, I am predominantly looking for seasoned players.
Don't stop writing!!!
When Gershwin was asked how he had written so many successful songs, he replied, "when you write fifteen songs a day, something will eventually work"
Those are words to live by.
;-)