Frequently Asked Questions

Sometimes, Roldan Webster is just not the right place for you at this time.  It's not that you are not good enough to make it or think you need help.... It's just not the right time.

We want to give you some information that will help you to decide if you need help from Roldan Webster.

First, we can help you but there are no guarantees of succcess in the music business, having someone who has walked the successful path many times with clients...does make it easier to get some doors opened.  It also saves time and steps in advancing your career.  Mostly, it can help you put your "hard earned cash in the right direction."

Roldan Webster PR charges are $350.00 to $4,000 a month based upon how much time and work is involved per project,  cost could be more, this is an estimate.  (We have the lowest prices you will find in the industry).

Budget Package:  $350 per month on retainer (minimum 3 months), where we cover both the day to day duties of mailing cds, contacting media, etc., as well as keeping your press kit up-to-date with a bio, clippings, etc.

Or, we can work out a negotiable per-job basis (i.e. just sending out a press release or writing a biography). All are plus expenses (extra expenses).

What will  Roldan Webster Publicity do for me?
With the internet being what it is, Roldan Webster does a lot of work through that. We get your link and banner on websites, schedule interviews, and coordinate CD reviews with ezines, print magazines, newspapers etc. We even help you find stores to sell your cds in! We also send CDs to internet radio, overseas radio, and some of the smaller radio stations in the States. Roldan Webster will help you create a professional looking press kit, including re-writing or offering guidance on your biography.

The most frequent questions asked on Music Row, or anywhere Music USA is:

• How do I get a recording deal with a major label?  Well your chances of getting a recording contract with a major label in Nashville or anywhere Music USA are about as good as winning the lotto or your uncle dying and leaving you millions.
• You have to "pay your dues, crawl before you walk." Spend some time with reputable people here in Nashville.
• Make a 3 song demo.  A quality demo made with a reputable Nashville Producer.  This is not an over night demo.  Or even one made in a week.  This could take several months.
• A demo session is going to cost you $4,000.00 or more.  Remember you have to pay for musicians, studio time, an engineer and a producer.
• A Master Session is different.  A Nashville producer can charge you upwards of $12,500 for a 3 song demo.  An award winning Nashville Producer for a Master Session currently producing major label acts is going to charge you $35,000 for a Master Session on 3 songs.
• An average producer for a Master Session will cost around  $12,500 to $18,500.
• To get started, you are required to send your producer a 50% deposit to his banking institution.  It is called a deposit against the total.
• Why do you have to send money proir to recording a demo?  Once you are serious about doing business then you will need to send a deposit so that the producer can draw up a contract up with all the details of your production deal.
• Anything lower then a 50% deposit must be negotiated ahead of time.
• Want your song on the radio? Between the producer, the artist, and/or the management team, a specific song needs to be selected to use as a single at radio.  If people can't hear you on radio how can they buy your album, join your fan club, or even know you exit?  Then you need to hire a group of independent radio promoters. 
• Individual radio promoters call radio stations each and every day to request the program director and/or music director to play your single on the airwaves.  These promoters work different territories and regions, thus the reason for hiring mutiple promoters.
• Each radio promotion company will charge $3,500 for the life of the single, which is normaly about 4 months.

• Why do I need Publicity and Promotions?  Out of sight, out of mind!  You need someone to create a buzz of what is going on with your career and your record.
• A publicist can help build and create your career steps.  Think about this...photo's, press kits, logo creations, reviews, industry relations, etc., all of this is done with a publicist.
• Would you rather walk on Music Row  or Walmart and nobody know who you are?  Would you like people to start recognizing you?  Then this is money well spent.

Sound expensive.  It's not cheap.  I know what your thinking.  I can't afford it!  That is a common problem.  Most artists/musicians are barely making it.  Either way you are going to need about $15,000 to get started and then don't get any stars in your eyes.

That is just the beginning.  There is pictures, a press kit and promotion.  A product to create, a bus to lease, and equipment.  A tour to set up, and a manager to hire, an accountant and an entertainment law firm.  Others like roadies, drivers, scheduling, tour support, video producers, directors,,,,,the list never ends.  If this discourages you the please don't come to Nashville.  You have to be the type of person that is not overwhelemed by your dream.

Don't think that you are going to come to any of the music capitols and compete with major label acts.  Get ready to spend some serious money if you want to capture the attention of a manager, record label or entertainment law firm.  Becoming a star is not cheap!

By now all of the "wanna be's" have become discouraged.  So are you really serious about your career?  If your desire to sing and write songs is so overwhelming that you can't stand to do anything else, then contact ROLDAN WEBSTER  we will spend time with you and help you.