You can "Do It Yourself". Vampire Weekend, a New York band has quickly risen to national attention with their first CD. The members of the band met while attending Columbia University; they then self-produced their first album after graduation while concurrently working full-time jobs. Lead vocalist Ezra Koenig and drummer Chris Tomson first collaborated as members of the comedy-rap band "L'Homme Run". Vampire Weekend's moniker is derived from lead singer Ezra Koenig's amateur film of the same name. The band gained attention via a variety of blogs, such as Stereogum. The band is influenced by both African popular music and Western classical music, describing their genre of music as "Upper West Side Soweto" (Wikipedia). Check out their unique music and low budget videos by clicking on the link.
Ever thought of writing a book? Well, Diana not only wrote Ballet - A Parent's Guidebook but also self publishes and sells it on a web site she designed and maintains. Click the link to visit this Ballet Help site that is more than a storefront offering useful tips and illustrated excerpts from her book. She also offers a database of professional dance auditions (USA only).
