Practice Companion App - Initial Release Notes (v1.0.0)

Welcome to the first release of the Practice Companion App! This version focuses on providing a seamless and insightful practice tracking experience.

Key Features:

• Automatic Practice Diary:
  • Effortless Logging: Simply start a session, and the app automatically listens for your instrument and logs your playing time.
  • Real-time Tracking: See your accumulated playing time update live during your session.
  • Smart Pause Handling: Short breaks for page turns or quick rests (under 8 seconds) won’t interrupt your tracked time.
  • Background Operation: Keep tracking your practice even if you minimize the app or turn off your screen. Easily return to your active session via a notification banner.
  • Session History: Review past sessions, including total duration and actual playing time.
• Practice Calendar:
  • Visualize Your Progress: A clear monthly calendar view shows your total practice time for each day.
  • Historical Data: Navigate to previous months to see past practice logs.
  • Overall Stats: Track your total practice time for the current month and your lifetime total.
• Session Goals:
  • Set Time Targets: Define a playing time goal for your session. The app remembers your last goal for convenience.
  • Goal Achievement Alert: Get an encouraging “You did it!” voice notification when you reach your target time.
  • Progress Reminders: Stay motivated with voice updates (“Good progress! X minutes left.”) as you progress through 25% increments of your goal.

We hope these features help make your practice sessions more productive and trackable. Happy practicing!