🐒 About ChowderMonkey
The story of how we stopped monkeying around with chord charts
Our Mission
ChowderMonkey was born from a simple frustration: why is managing chord charts such a pain? We've all been there - copying and pasting from random websites, trying to format everything consistently, losing track of which key we're supposed to be in, and scrambling to share charts with band members at the last minute.
We believe musicians should spend their time making music, not wrestling with technology. That's why we built ChowderMonkey to be the web-first platform that just works - no app downloads, no platform lock-in, no monkey business.
Why "ChowderMonkey"?
Great question! The name comes from the idea that most chord charts start as a complete "chowder" - a messy mix of different formats, fonts, and structures all thrown together. And let's be honest, we've all felt like we were "monkeying around" trying to get them organized.
ChowderMonkey takes that chaos and turns it into something clean, organized, and actually useful. Plus, monkeys are smart, adaptable, and work well in groups - just like the musicians we're building this for! 🐒
Our Values
Web-First: No apps to download or update. Works on any device with a browser.
Musician-Focused: Built by musicians, for musicians. We understand your workflow.
No Lock-In: Your data is yours. Export anytime, use anywhere.
Keep It Simple: Powerful features that don't get in your way.
The Team
The Developers
A small team of musician-developers who got tired of the status quo and decided to build something better.
The Community
Musicians from around the world who help us understand what actually matters in real-world use.