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# DIY Musician Debunked: Of Course You Don’t Do It All Yourself
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/diy-musician-debunked-of-course-you-dont-do-it-all-yourself/
- Published: 2014-10-15T11:35:00.000Z
- Updated: 2014-10-15T11:35:00.000Z
- Description: If you're venturing down the road of becoming a DIY Musician but fear that means going it alone, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Do it yourself does not,. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2014/10/diy-musician-debunked-of-course-you-dont-do-it-all-yourself.html]
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- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, Music Marketing, Music Think Tank, Startups & Funding, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:38

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If you're venturing down the road of becoming a [DIY](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do%5Fit%5Fyourself?ref=hypebot.com) Musician but fear that means going it alone, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Do it yourself does not, and especially in the [music industry](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music%5Findustry?ref=hypebot.com), should not mean doing it by yourself. It is true that when you're first starting out there are logistical limitations that create obstacles in your path. It is hard to hire the good help you need when your budget is breathing down your neck, but with a little balance between learned self-sufficiency and knowing when to reach out, you'll be on your way in no time.

Never pass up the opportunity to learn from another in the industry. **Kyle Williams,** host of the independent show, "Seeds of Music" where artists are interviewed and share their secrets to breaking into the music business, knows first hand just how powerful that [knowledge](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knowledge?ref=hypebot.com) can be. He's broken the traits of successful DIY musicians into three categories: Understanding, Taking, and [Learning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning?ref=hypebot.com). See what he has to share on [MusicThinkTank.com](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/diy-musician-debunked-of-course-you-dont-do-it-all-yourself.html?ref=hypebot.com)

"*Everyone who is successful has help, and every large venture is a collaborative effort. Music careers are no different. DIY Musician = [musician](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musician?ref=hypebot.com) who is knowledgeable in the basics of online marketing, music distribution, and other music industry related business skills.*"

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