MTC First Edition featuring Epic Composers and Jazz & Blues Legends – coming soon to Kickstarter

Kickstarter Pre-Save · First Edition

MTC – First Edition. Collect. Discover. Learn.

Secure the €1 Kickstarter pre-save and give yourself the best chance of getting the Super Early Bird deal. Payment is processed via PayPal. You’ll receive an email as soon as the campaign goes live, so you can act right at launch before the Super Early Bird offers — limited to 250 units per box — are gone.

Secure your €1 pre-save →

2 Genre Packs165 Cards per Box€1 pre-savePayPal payment250 per box

The €1 pre-save helps us estimate demand and plan the campaign better — and you get the launch link by email in time.

€1 Pre-SaveYour reservation is processed via PayPal and helps us measure real demand.

Launch EmailYou’ll receive an email as soon as the Kickstarter campaign goes live.

Limited to 250The Super Early Bird deals are limited to 250 units per box.

First Edition

Two genre packs. One clear starting point.

For launch, MTC focuses on two powerful musical worlds: great composers and the legends of jazz & blues — each as a collector box with 165 cards.

165 Cards per Box

Pack 01 · Classical Legacy

Epic Composers

From early pioneers to the modern era: a curated journey through the greatest composers in music history.

ClassicalMusic HistoryLearning

Pack 02 · Jazz & Blues

Jazz & Blues Legends

A tribute to the voices, sounds and icons that shaped jazz, blues and modern music history.

JazzBluesLegends

Secure the €1 pre-save for the best Super Early Bird chance

The pre-save costs €1 and is processed via PayPal. It helps us estimate demand and plan the Kickstarter campaign, rewards and production quantities more accurately.

As soon as the campaign goes live, you’ll receive an email. This gives you the best chance to jump in right at launch and secure the limited Super Early Bird deal.

€1 pre-saveSecure PayPal payment250 Super Early Birds per box

Complete your pre-save

Enter your first name and email, reserve for €1 via PayPal and get notified right when the Kickstarter launches.

First name

Why sign up?

Am I already buying the cards?

No. You reserve your pre-save spot and decide later whether you want to back the First Edition on Kickstarter.

Why does the reservation cost €1?

The €1 confirms real interest and helps us plan demand, rewards and production quantities more accurately. You’ll also receive the launch email right when the campaign starts.

Do I automatically become a Kickstarter backer?

No. You receive the launch link by email and decide yourself whether you want to secure a Super Early Bird or another reward.

Why does timing matter?

The Super Early Bird deals are limited to 250 units per box and may sell out quickly.

Questions? Email mail@mtcards.com

Note: The PayPal payment is processed through 360 Drums, the business account of the MTC founder.

Thank you!

Your reservation has been confirmed. We’ll let you know as soon as Kickstarter is live so you can use your Super Early Bird chance.

What is MTC?

Music history to collect, discover and unlock.

MTC combines premium musician trading cards with digital profiles. Each card becomes a physical entry point into a larger music story — for fans, collectors, music schools, education and cultural spaces.

Physical Collectibles

A tangible collector product in a time when music is mostly streamed, swiped and forgotten.

Digital Unlock

QR/App profiles expand the cards with biography, fun facts, music links, videos and historical context.

Music Education

MTC makes eras, genres and artists easier to access — visual, playful and cross-generational.

The Story

Music deserves more than a click.

For athletes, comic characters and fantasy worlds, trading cards have existed for decades. Music has just as much history, personality and emotion — but almost no modern collectible format. MTC fills that gap: a physical card experience with digital depth and clearly curated genre packs.

Collect. Discover. Learn.

Look & Feel

A first look into the MTC universe.

The existing visuals already show the brand direction: premium, modern, collectible and digitally expandable. Final First Edition designs will be developed in the next prototype phase.

The Mission

“In the age of streaming, music is only clicked — we make music tangible again.”

Why MTC?

A new format for music fans, collectors and education.

MTC combines the fascination of trading cards with music history. The First Edition creates a clear product foundation for Kickstarter and future genre packs.

🎵

More choice for Kickstarter

Two genre packs allow attractive rewards: single sets, a complete bundle, a collector box and future expansions.

📱

Easy to understand

Epic Composers and Jazz & Blues Legends are instantly clear, culturally relevant and ideal for building the MTC brand.

Kickstarter Rewards

Built for bundles, Early Birds and collector editions.

Epic Composers Pack

A curated set for classical music, history and education.

Jazz & Blues Legends Pack

Blues, swing, big band and jazz icons in a strong second set.

Complete First Edition

Both genre packs as one major launch bundle for collectors.

Collector Extras

Possible Kickstarter extras: box, sleeves, poster, limited cards or digital bonus profiles.

Use Cases

More than trading cards. A new touchpoint for music.

MTC works as a collectible, a gift, an educational tool and a cultural format — with a physical card and a digital layer.

★

Collectors

For collectors & fans

Sets, rarities, bundles and future editions turn MTC into a real collectibles system.

SetsRaritiesBundles

♫

Education

For music schools & education

Cards make music history visual, tangible and playful — perfect for lessons, workshops and music education.

LessonsWorkshopsHistory

◆

Retail

For shops & gifts

MTC fits music stores, museum shops, gift ideas, Kickstarter bundles and future POS displays.

RetailGiftsPOS

Kickstarter

The €1 pre-save helps us plan the campaign better.

The MTC pre-save costs €1 and is processed via PayPal. It shows real interest, helps us estimate demand, and supports better planning for rewards, production quantities and launch communication. At the same time, you’ll receive the launch email as soon as the Kickstarter campaign goes live — giving you the best chance to secure the limited Super Early Bird deal.

The Super Early Bird deals are limited to 250 units per box. The actual box purchase will happen later directly on Kickstarter.

€1 pre-save · PayPal · 250 Super Early Birds per box

Secure your €1 pre-save →

Roadmap

From prototype to First Edition delivery.

The focus is now on a strong prototype, a clear Kickstarter campaign and realistic production towards the 2027 market launch.

First Edition Roadmap

May – July

Card & Prototype Design

Finalizing card structure, design systems, sample cards, genre pack concept and app/unlock preview.

August

Kickstarter Campaign Design

Campaign story, rewards, bundles, visuals, video concept, pre-launch page and conversion setup.

September – October

Kickstarter Launch

Public campaign launch with Pre-Save list, Early Birds and First Edition rewards.

Q4 2026

Production preparation

Print files, suppliers, packaging, final quantity planning and quality control.

Q1 2027

Market launch & delivery

Delivery of the First Edition and official market launch of the first MTC genre packs.

2027+

More genre packs

Possible expansions: Rock Icons, Pop Legends, Metal Masters, Hip-Hop Pioneers, Modern Drummers and more.

Prototype Preview

The card is the physical entry point. The profile expands the story.

The final cards are designed to feel premium, readable and collectible. Front, back, QR/App unlock and genre color systems are currently being developed for the First Edition.

First Edition PrototypeQR / App UnlockPremium Print

Digital Unlock

Scan, unlock, collect.

The planned MTC app / digital library expands each card into an artist profile: biography, works, links, videos, fun facts and collection features. The card remains the collectible — digital adds depth.

APPPlanned forApp Store ▶Planned forGoogle Play

App preview: scope and design will continue to evolve during prototyping.

MTC AppCollection Preview

The Founder

Built by a music lover, for the music that enriched his life.

RC Schneider

Founder · Drummer · Author

RC Schneider is a drummer, author and founder of 360 Drums. With 20+ years in music, education and e-commerce, he has already developed and produced card sets for drummers. MTC is the next step: music history as a premium collectible product — tangible in your hands and expanded digitally.

“I want to create a format that makes music collectible, visible and tangible again — so the next generation can discover artists with more curiosity and value music more consciously.”

20+

Years of music industry experience

Produced card sets with 360drums.com

2024

Kickstarter campaign Groove Cards

Years in e-commerce

Musician Trading Cards is supported by the OM7 startup program and the City of Nuremberg Economic Development Department.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The First Edition is the launch of Musician Trading Cards with two curated genre packs: Epic Composers and Jazz & Blues Legends. Each box includes 165 cards.

The pre-save costs €1 and is processed via PayPal. You’ll receive an email as soon as the Kickstarter campaign goes live, giving you the best chance to secure the limited Super Early Bird deal.

The €1 pre-save helps us measure real interest, plan the campaign more accurately, and prepare production quantities and rewards with better demand data.

The Super Early Bird deal is the best planned Kickstarter price. It is limited to 250 units per box and may sell out quickly.

No. The pre-save is a €1 reservation / interest confirmation. The actual box purchase will happen later directly on Kickstarter.

Not yet. Purchasing will be possible once the Kickstarter campaign is live. That is why the pre-save matters: you will be notified in time.

Yes. The digital library and scan-to-unlock idea remain a central part of the concept. The cards stay physical collectibles, while the digital layer adds profiles, links and extra information.

Be the first to collect the legacy.

Get the most important updates about the MTC First Edition and Kickstarter launch.

Join the Kickstarter Pre-Save →