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Free Quiz
Not sure where to begin? A few quick questions about your songs and your rights show you exactly where you stand — from guesswork to stage ready.
If you’re unsure where to begin, this is your first step.
Take the Free QuizThirty Saints Music Licensing
You write the show.
We clear the music.
Or we’ll teach you how.
You have an idea. Music is part of what makes it special. Wherever you are in the process, we can help you understand your next step — and move your project forward.
For artists, writers, directors, producers, and theater organizations.
Five Ways to Work With TSML
Choose the support that fits your project
These are five different entry points — not a sequence. You don’t need to buy each product in order. Start wherever you are, and move forward from there.
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Ask Like You Mean It
Our new starter guide — “Ask Like You Mean It: What You Need Before You License Music for a Stage Production.” A practical starting point for understanding what to prepare before you ever approach a music rights holder, with sample ask templates, a request checklist, and notes on tone and timing.
Good for you if you have an idea and want to get organized before making your first request.
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Music Licensing 101
A deeper learning option, available in two formats. The workbook gives you the complete written process to work through at your own pace. The workbook plus video course adds guided walkthroughs so you can see each step in action. Same process, two ways to learn — choose the format that fits how you like to work.
Good for you if you want to learn the process and take an active role in handling your project’s music licensing.
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Consulting Sessions
Personal guidance for a specific project, question, or sticking point. Bring us where you are and we’ll help you think through the next steps — whether that’s a single song, a full score, or a strategy question about your whole production.
Good for you if you want someone experienced to help you think through your next steps.
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Have Us Do the Work
Our done-for-you music licensing service. We manage the clearance process with publishers and rights holders on your behalf — from first request to final agreement — so you can concentrate on creating and producing your show. Pricing is case-by-case, scoped to your production.
Good for you if you want TSML to manage the music clearance process so you can concentrate on creating and producing your show.
Tell Us About Your ProjectEducational products and consulting do not themselves grant music rights. Any required permissions must come from the appropriate rights holders.
The Artist Behind TSML
James A. Rocco
Founder, Thirty Saints Music Licensing
“I’ve spent my life on both sides of the footlights — as a performer, director, choreographer, and producer. Along the way, other artists shared what they knew with me. I believe passing that knowledge along is part of why we’re here.”
“I think of it as a chain of art: what we learn becomes something we can give to the next person, helping them bring their own ideas to life.”
“That’s the spirit behind Thirty Saints Music Licensing. Whether you want to learn the process, talk through your project, or have us handle the work, we’re here to help you take the next step.”
From the original Broadway production of Cats to award-winning productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, 33 Variations, and In the Heights, and as a recognized member of SDC (The Society of Stage Directors) — James brings a career’s worth of stage and music experience to your project.
Senior Licensing Associate
Emily Villano
Emily Villano is a singer, music director, vocal coach, teaching artist, and arts administrator — a blend of talents that shapes her commitment to supporting artists and the work they bring to the stage.
As a founder and the Managing Director of ETC Productions, she has built a platform that empowers young artists, fostering their creativity and helping them discover their own voices. Through school partnerships, community education programs, and an annual tour, ETC serves the Twin Cities metro and beyond.
As Senior Licensing Associate for Thirty Saints Music Licensing, whether the project is a small jukebox musical or a big-budget production, Emily supports clients in getting their songs cleared — so artists can focus on their creativity without copyright worries.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
A track record on stage
Writers and producers bring us their shows at every stage, from first reading to opening night. We’ve cleared the music for The Marvelous Wonderettes, Honky Tonk Angels, Yankee Doodle Dandy, and many more — working alongside the licensing houses and industry organizations that keep musical theatre moving.
Past clients and collaborators include Broadway Licensing, Concord Theatricals, Stage Rights, members of the Broadway League, NAMT, and the Dramatists Guild.
Selected Thirty Saints Music Licensing Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions, answered
If you’re not sure, start with the free Music Licensing Quiz. In a few minutes it shows you where your show stands and points you to a clear next step. If you already know what you need, jump straight to the option that fits — the quiz, the starter guide, the course, consulting, or having us do the work.
Let’s find the right next step for your show.
Whether you want to learn the process, talk through your project, or have us handle the work — we’re here to help you take the next step.
Tell us about your project
For our done-for-you licensing service and direct inquiries. We’ll reply by email to talk through scope and next steps. Pricing is case-by-case.