The
Troubadeck
Cards to Inspire Songwriting
Each card has a unique template of chords for creating new songs.
Fill out our survey to be notified when the cards are available.
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What people are saying
“I think the Troubadeck is a great way to develop song ideas. I don’t have to worry about the chord progression anymore, I just come up with the melody and lyrics. Very useful for improvised songs.”
Ananda Guneratne, Songwriter
“I’ve never jammed out with other musicians before, and I didn’t know how to play an instrument. With each chord progression being an inspiration point, I was able to pull something together quickly in GarageBand and get to improvising lyrics right away.”
Emily Hancock, aspiring music producer & songwriter
“It’s really fun, and I think that it’s really good for piano practice too…I can learn inversions in a more organic way.”
Ben Burnes, prolific composer of nearly 1,000 released tracks
FAQ
How do I get the Troubadeck cards?
Please fill out our survey to be notified by email when physical copies of The Troubadeck are available.
You can also download 9 sample cards to print out and try playing. Let Charlie know what you think! charliemccarron [at] gmail [dot] com
What if I can’t play chords?
We’re creating accompaniment tracks that will be accessible via this site. Check back in Summer 2024 for the release!
What’s next for the Troubadeck?
Charlie has lots of ideas for games and expansions of the Troubadeck. Please fill out our survey if you have ideas or requests for how he should expand the Troubadeck in the future!
Meet the creator
Charlie McCarron is a music composer, visual artist, and game designer. He’s passionate about supporting other artists and creating opportunities for new people to learn a creative skill!
He runs Film Score Fest, an organization that pairs filmmakers with composers to premiere new short films with a live orchestra.
He has hosted 3 podcasts: Composer Quest, Charlie’s Music Production Lessons, and The Tabletop Takeaway
He has 4 published games: Four Humours, Alphabet Stoop, Guesswork, and Skyrockets. Many more are coming in 2024!
He taught game design at UW-Stout.
Visit Charlie’s website to get in touch.
