Any laptop (even computers for kids) can be used for some sort of music production, whether it’s just recording external and internal sounds or using a basic sequencer. Entire albums managed to be made 10, 20, 30, 40 years ago when laptops were nowhere near as powerful. Even entry-level MacBooks come preloaded with a software program called Apple GarageBand, which can be used for music production, while free software programs like Audacity can be downloaded by both Mac and Windows users to produce and edit music. If your laptop has a slow processor with low RAM and storage space, it might be a bit of a drawn-out and frustrating process if you’re trying to use the latest software, though, so you may need to work on smaller projects or opt for older versions of programs.