Storytellers

Worldbuilding Through Music

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Your World. Your Soundtrack

What I love most about music writing is storytelling. Music speaks directly to our emotions, bypassing words. It amplifies the emotional impact of a story, just like how music enhances iconic films like Lord of the RingsHarry Potter, or Star Wars. It doesn’t just accompany the narrative—it strengthens the world-building itself.

This is my most exclusive offer, a place where I collaborate closely with creators as they build their narratives. Together, we craft music that speaks to their world, deepening emotional connections and immersion.

We’ll focus on worldbuilding through music. Imagine working together to define themes for characters, factions, and pivotal moments.

We’ll create a “music bible” with motifs for your own world: A theme for your party’s characters. A theme for your villain or evil. Music for heroic moments. An anthem for factions or locations. This isn’t about random songs; it’s about crafting a fully integrated, cohesive soundtrack that echoes your world’s essence. Music becomes a key part of the storytelling, deepening the experience for your audience or players.

Limited slots are available for this year-long collaboration. After that, I’ll reassess availability.

Each month, you’ll receive custom music that grows with your world – not just tracks, but a complete musical identity.

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Storytellers Tier

Monthly Custom Track

$97/month (2 slots available)

  • 2 minute custom song each month
  • Develop leitmotifs for characters/factions
  • Musical Worldbuilding
  • HQ audio files and stems
  • Musical narrative development
  • Perfect for DMs, game devs, and storytellers
  • Non-exclusive license

Available for one year before reassessment

Worldbuilder Tier

Song + Ambiance Bundle

$130/month (4 slots available)

  • Everything in Storytellers tier plus:
  • Additional 2-minute musical ambiance track based on that month's song
  • Musical ambiances (no distracting SFX)
  • Perfect for location/region themes
  • Sustained immersion between key moments
  • Non-exclusive license

Available for one year before reassessment

What storytellers are saying

faestellae
Youtube Creator

"OMG! I love so much the result. I is EXACTLY what I was looking for, even better! Thanks so much! <3"

David Armsby
The mind behind Dead Sound

"Working with Ivan Duch on my SAURIA animated series has been one of the best collaborations I've worked on. Not only is Ivan a fantastic and talented musical composer, but he is also genuinely interested in a creative back-and-forth working with you on a project. Exactly the type of person you want to work with on an artistic project that means something to you. He's a real artist whose creative drive really shows through his work. Overall; a great, hard-working professional, on top of being a very pleasant guy to chat with! "

Kruggsmash
Dwarf Fortress Storyteller

"Gotta give a shoutout to Ivan Duch. Dude has been a huge help with Scorchfountain's music so far and the fortress wouldn't be what it is without his masterful skills!"

DRS Publishing
TTRPG Publisher

"Ivan makes sure that he understands what you want and what you need; then, he creates music that'll cheer you up. He takes his job very seriously and produces the best possible track from your briefs. He is not only a creative artist but also super fun to communicate and work with. Hence, if you have an idea for a track, tell it to Ivan and just lie back. Be sure that he'll compose a masterpiece out of it! He knows what he's doing."

Cast Die Podcast
D&D Podcast

"Not only is Ivan an amazing composer and musician, he is a pleasure to work with! We cannot recommend joining his Patreon and using his music in your games highly enough!"

Mongshure
Pathfinder Podcast

"Fantastic! Ivan was able to work with my every need, really easy to bounce ideas off and took my concerns with the product awesomely! Really excited to work with him in the future!"

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Video Game Developer

"Ivan always produces superb work, and his understanding of music and how to approach different styles of music is something that really has to be heard to be believed. I'm always impressed with his impeccable skill!"

Crowtreenet
Video Game Developer

"Ivan went above and beyond to make sure we got a song that we loved for our visual novel. He was very kind and easy to communicate with. I would definitely recommend working with him."

Dale Turner
Video Game Developer

"The best of the best. Just incredible work, far beyond expectations."

Lena Nguyen
Author and game developer of Shepherds of Haven

"Ivan is an undisputable master of his craft. His boundless creativity, musical brilliance, and perceptiveness continually astound me: he’s able to effortlessly intuit the required atmosphere, emotion, and ambience of a story or scene and produce a soundscape that not only conveys it, but enhances and lends shape to it. Ivan’s ability to translate abstract concepts or the very essence of a setting into immersive, soul-stirring music is nothing short of awe-inspiring. His work ethic, technical knowledge, and dedication to his craft are also unparalleled, and it has been a true honor collaborating with him. His contributions have elevated my projects far beyond what they could have been, and I enthusiastically encourage other creators to run, not walk, in order to work with an artist of his caliber!"


Latest Musical Projects

Paizo's Rise of the Runelords

05 June 2024

Dive into the Creation of the Rise of the Runelords Soundtrack!

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18 May 2024

Amazing Collaboration with Michael Ghelfi Studios and Paizo

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05 April 2024

Crafting the Sound of Solitude: Behind the Scenes of the “Winter Weathered” Soundtrack for Sauria

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26 March 2024

Shepherds of Haven Vol. 2 Arrives

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Shepherds of Heaven Soundtrack

02 September 2023

The Soundtrack Journey for Shepherds of Haven by Lena Nguyen

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19 August 2023

David Armsby’s Sauria: Blood for Blood is out!

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Some of my Credits

Paizo's Rise of the Runelords Soundtrack (WIP)

Primarch (Videogame Soundtrack)

Despondent (Videogame Soundtrack)

Sauria: Blood for Blood (Animated Movie)

Sauria: Winter Weathered (Animated Movie)

Shepherds of Haven (Video Game)

The Sylvan Blade (Short Movie)

Kruggsmash (Dwarf Fortress Storyteller and Youtuber)

Cast Die Podcast (Podcast)

Roboto Games's Stormforge (Several songs for the videogame)

DRS's Svilland D&D Campaign Soundtrack

DRS's Bloodpunk D&D Campaign Soundtrack

Dragonborn's Rest (Animated Movie)

Werepeople vs Aliens Podcast

Blue Fox Comic's The Shadow Over Innsmouth (Several songs)

Monster Game Night Podcast

Audio Epics

Fortify TRS

DRS's Silverplate D&D Campaign Theme Song

Death Saving Bros (Podcast Intro)

Bolarius D&D Setting (Soundtrack)

Blessed Lady Soundtrack (Video Game Soundtrack)

Fellowship of the Dice (Intro Theme) - Orchestration

The Questioners (YouTube Channel Intro Theme)


How It Works

Your monthly musical journey from concept to completion

1. Worldbuilding Session

We begin with a deep dive into your narrative - exploring your world, characters, and key locations. I'll start developing thematic material that grows alongside your story.

2. Monthly Requests

You can either submit several song ideas upfront or let me know your needs for the coming month by the end of the current month. This ensures I can deliver on schedule.

3. Review & Refine

During the month, I'll share works-in-progress for your feedback. Limited revisions are included to perfect each piece.

4. Monthly Release

At month's end, I compile all patron compositions into a Storytellers album. You'll receive final files including stems, loops, and alternate versions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Storytellers tiers. If your question isn't answered here, feel free to contact me.

How long are these tiers available?
These are year-long commitments. After one year, I'll reassess availability based on my creative capacity.
What if all slots are filled?
Join the waitlist! I'll notify you when slots open up. Storytellers has 2 slots, Worldbuilder has 4.
Who are these tiers for?
Specifically for creators with long-form narratives: DMs, game developers, filmmakers, and audio drama producers.
Can I switch tiers later?
Upgrades are possible if space is available. Downgrades may require joining the waitlist.
What about revisions?
Storytellers tiers include a limited amount of revisions. Check out the commission terms here.
What music styles can you do?
I specialize in orchestral, epic, and world music styles perfect for fantasy narratives, but can adapt to other styles.