High-Impact Music & Storytelling Programs Designed specifically for Public Libraries
Rock Dojo delivers live, family-friendly music and storytelling that supports literacy, boosts attendance, and engages multigenerational audiences.
Why Libraries Book Rock Dojo
High attendance family programs
Minimal staff support required
Self-contained sound system
Flexible for meeting rooms and auditoriums
Literacy-aligned content
Every Child Leaves With Something Tangible
Limited-edition collectible guitar hero card
Reinforces literacy and cultural themes from the program
Encourages continued engagement after the event
Memorable takeaway families talk about at home
Ready to Bring Rock Dojo to Your Library?
Available year-round
Black History Month programming available
Flexible scheduling
RISE: The Legacy of Black Guitar Heroes in Rock & Metal Music
A live, kid-friendly concert and storytelling program for libraries.
Through short, engaging stories and a live instrumental guitar concert, kids and families discover the untold legacy of Black guitarists who shaped the sound of modern rock and metal — from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tom Morello.
Program highlights:
Live electric guitar performance (instrumental, family-friendly)
Storytelling focused on creativity, perseverance, and finding your voice
Ideal for Black History Month or year-round programming
Each child receives a limited-edition collectible guitar hero card
Benefits for Library Patrons
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Hear real stories of five influential Black guitarists who changed music by refusing to stay silent
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Experience a live instrumental guitar performance paired with age-appropriate storytelling
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Learn how creativity, persistence, and courage show up in real people, not fictional heroes
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Reflect through guided questions that invite kids to think, respond, and participate
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Leave with a collectible guitar hero card that reinforces the themes of the program
Why libraries love this program:
RISE blends cultural history, storytelling, and live music into a family-friendly experience that encourages listening, reflection, and creative confidence, without requiring prior musical knowledge.
Shatter the Silence: A Live Music & Storytelling Experience
An original Rock Dojo program inspired by The Nullsong Chronicles™
A Live Music & Storytelling Experience
Designed for children ages 6–12 and their families, Shatter the Silence is a live music and storytelling experience from Rock Dojo inspired by The Nullsong Chronicles™. Through a live reading of an illustrated comic and original instrumental guitar music, families enter a world where music has been banned. In this world, young heroes must rediscover their voices and learn the skills to use them.
The program blends storytelling, original music, and a guided discussion—inviting kids to reflect, respond, and participate—while exploring big ideas like creativity, resilience, confidence, and courage in an age-appropriate way.
Program highlights:
- Live reading from an illustrated comic, provided by Rock Dojo
- 3–5 original instrumental guitar pieces composed for the story
- Guided discussion and interactive moments that invite kids to reflect, respond, and participate
- Encourages creativity, confidence, and self-expression
No prior musical knowledge is required.
Benefits for Library Patrons
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Engage with an original illustrated story paired with live music
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Support literacy and imagination by connecting reading with performance
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Explore themes like creativity, courage, and self-expression in a kid-friendly way
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Participate through interactive moments that keep kids engaged (not passive)
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Leave inspired to create, share ideas, and “find your voice”
Why libraries love this program:
Shatter the Silence encourages reading, creativity, and emotional growth while offering a distinctive arts experience that aligns with library literacy and learning goals.
Program Logistics (Fast Facts)
Length: 30–60 minutes (typical: 45 minutes)
Audience: Ages 6–12 (families welcome)
Space: Meeting room, auditorium, or open area
Sound: Fully self-contained sound system provided (standard power outlet preferred)
Capacity: Flexible (typically 40–150)
Staff support: Minimal (one staff contact for access/setup)
Booking & Inquiries
If you’re interested in hosting RISE or Shatter the Silence, I’d love to help you find a date that fits your programming calendar.
