Stories in Song

Story Songs

Live musical storytelling for libraries, where songs and tales come together to delight kids and families.

A wide, panoramic photographic scene of a library meeting room transformed into a whimsical storytelling stage. At the center, a sturdy wooden chair faces a semicircle of low stools and beanbags, each topped with a colorful cushion patterned with musical notes and storybook icons. Beside the chair, a guitar stand holds a well-used acoustic guitar, and a portable speaker rests on the floor. Paper cut-out silhouettes of trees, castles, and animals decorate a backdrop along with stylized shapes suggesting the town of Gladwin, Michigan. Soft, warm ceiling lights cast an even glow, while a spotlight gently highlights the “stage” area. Captured at eye level with sharp focus throughout, the mood feels playful, welcoming, and ready for Don’s story songs to come alive.
A warmly lit library performance space with rows of empty, curved-back wooden chairs facing a small raised platform where a single vintage-style microphone stands beside an acoustic guitar on a stand. At the edge of the platform, a colorful open storybook lies on a low table, its pages filled with whimsical illustrations of adventure. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves line the walls, their spines forming a rich tapestry of colors. Soft golden-hour light filters through large windows, catching tiny dust motes in the air and creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Photographic realism, eye-level composition with gentle depth of field, emphasizing the intimate mood of a musical storytelling program about to begin in a midwestern town library.

Programs

Choose from flexible Story Songs sessions tailored for early learners, school-age kids, or family audiences, with options for summer reading themes, seasonal programs, and quiet indoor concerts or lively outdoor events.

Program details

Pricing

Local Visit

Typical program fees range from $250–$400 for a single 45–60 minute Story Songs visit at one library location, depending on distance and set‑up needs.

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✓ Solo

✓ Sound

✓ Interactive

✓ All-ages

Regional Tour

Discounted half‑day and full‑day packages for multiple shows or combined youth/ family programs usually fall between $450–$750, with exact quotes tailored to your library’s schedule and travel distance from Gladwin, MI.

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✓ Library-focused

✓ Original

✓ Themed

✓ Flexible

A close-up, photographic view of an acoustic guitar resting horizontally across a stack of well-worn children’s storybooks on a smooth wooden library table. The guitar’s honey-colored wood has a soft satin finish, with light reflecting off its curved body and polished tuning pegs. Around it lie colorful felt puppets, a small hand drum, and a harmonica, hinting at playful musical storytelling. In the softly blurred background, bookshelves and a wall map subtly suggest a small-town Midwest setting. Warm, diffused overhead lighting creates gentle highlights and soft shadows, giving the scene a friendly, playful atmosphere. Shot from a slightly elevated angle with shallow depth of field, focusing attention on the mix of instruments and story materials ready for a family library program.

Booking details for librarians

Programs typically run 45–60 minutes, work best in an open room or meeting space, and require only a standard outlet, a small table, and space for kids and families to sit together on chairs or the floor.

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