Overview

Your Practice Dashboard displays four key statistics that track your progress and engagement: LEVEL, XP, STREAK, and GEMS. These gamification elements help motivate consistent practice and reward your dedication to learning jazz piano.

⭐ LEVEL

What it is: Your overall progress level, calculated from your total XP. Higher levels indicate more experience and dedication to practice.

How it works:

• Your level is automatically calculated from your total XP using an exponential formula
• As you earn more XP, your level increases
• Levels get progressively harder to reach as they increase
• Level 1 starts at 0-99 XP, Level 2 at 100-399 XP, Level 3 at 400-899 XP, and so on

How to level up: Practice regularly! The more XP you earn through practice sessions, the faster you'll level up. Each level represents a milestone in your musical journey.

💫 XP (Experience Points)

What it is: Experience points earned from your practice activities. XP is the foundation of your level progression.

How you earn XP:

• Practice Sessions: Base XP is 1 point per minute of practice
• Sentiment Bonuses: How you feel about your practice session affects your XP:
  • 😊 Excellent (5/5): 1.5x multiplier
  • 🙂 Good (4/5): 1.3x multiplier
  • 😐 Okay (3/5): 1.0x multiplier (base rate)
  • 😕 Challenging (2/5): 0.8x multiplier
  • 😞 Frustrating (1/5): 0.6x multiplier
• Improvement Bonus: When you report noticing improvement during practice, you get an additional 25% bonus XP
• JPC Completions: Completing steps in the Jazz Piano Curriculum earns 25 XP per key completed
• Badges: Earning various achievement badges also awards XP

Example: If you practice for 30 minutes and rate it as "Excellent" (5/5), you'll earn: 30 minutes × 1.5 = 45 XP. If you also noticed improvement, you'd get an additional 25% bonus!

Minimum XP: Every practice session earns at least 1 XP, even if it's a very short session.

🔥 STREAK

What it is: Your consecutive days of practice. A streak shows your consistency and dedication to daily practice.

How it works:

• Practice at least once per day to maintain your streak
• Your streak increases by 1 each day you practice
• Missing a day resets your streak to 0
• The system tracks your longest streak ever achieved
• Streaks are based on calendar days, not 24-hour periods

Protecting your streak:

• Streak Shields: You can purchase Streak Shields with gems (50 gems each) to protect your streak from being broken
• You can hold up to 3 Streak Shields at a time
• Maximum of 5 shield purchases per month
• Shields automatically activate if you miss a practice day

Streak Badges: Maintaining long streaks can earn you special badges:

• Hot Streak: 7 days in a row
• Lightning: 30 days in a row
• Legend: 100 days in a row

💎 GEMS

What it is: Your practice currency that can be earned and spent on special features and rewards.

How you earn GEMS:

• Badges: Many achievement badges award gems when earned
• JPC Completion: Completing all 12 keys in a Jazz Piano Curriculum earns 50 gems
• Practice Milestones: Various practice milestones and achievements award gems
• XP Milestones: Reaching certain XP thresholds can earn bonus gems

How you spend GEMS:

• Streak Shields: Purchase shields to protect your streak (50 gems each)
• Streak Repair: Use gems to repair a broken streak (cost varies by days missed)
• More features may be added in the future for gem spending

Managing your gems:

• Your gem balance is displayed prominently on your dashboard
• Gems are earned through consistent practice and achievement
• Plan your gem spending wisely - they're valuable for maintaining streaks!

How These Stats Work Together

All four stats are interconnected:

• Practice Sessions → Earn XP → Increase your LEVEL
• Daily Practice → Maintain your STREAK
• Achievements & Milestones → Earn GEMS
• GEMS → Purchase Streak Shields → Protect your STREAK
• Consistent Practice → Earn badges → Get bonus XP and GEMS

Tips for Maximizing Your Stats

• Practice Daily: Even short sessions count toward your streak and earn XP
• Be Honest: Rate your practice sessions accurately - better sentiment ratings can earn more XP!
• Track Improvement: Report when you notice improvement to get bonus XP
• Longer Sessions: Longer practice sessions earn more XP (1 XP per minute)
• Complete Curriculum: Finishing JPC steps earns XP and completing all 12 keys earns gems
• Build Your Streak: Use gems to purchase Streak Shields if you're worried about missing a day
• Earn Badges: Focus on achieving badges for bonus XP and gems

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I lose XP or levels?
A: No, XP and levels never decrease. They only increase as you practice more.

Q: What happens if I miss a practice day?
A: Your streak resets to 0. However, if you have Streak Shields, one will automatically activate to protect your streak.

Q: How many gems do I need for a Streak Shield?
A: Each Streak Shield costs 50 gems. You can hold up to 3 shields at a time.

Q: Do I earn XP for just logging a session, or do I need to complete something?
A: You earn XP for logging practice sessions. The amount depends on duration, sentiment, and whether you noticed improvement.

Q: Can I see my XP history or how much XP I need for the next level?
A: Your total XP is displayed on the dashboard. The level formula uses exponential growth, so higher levels require significantly more XP.

Q: What's the fastest way to earn gems?
A: Completing badges, finishing JPC curriculum steps, and maintaining consistent practice are the best ways to earn gems.