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Why Gamification is the Secret Weapon for Retention

January 26, 20266 min read

Students today live in a gamified world. From Duolingo to Fortnite, they are used to progress bars and rewards. Why should music practice be any different?

The Psychology of Streaks

A "streak" creates a psychological cost to missing a day. HarmonyHub's student portal tracks practice streaks automatically, motivating students to practice just to keep the number going.

Levels and XP

Turning repertoire mastery into "Leveling Up" changes the conversation from "I have to practice" to "I want to reach Level 5."