HarmoniQ’s mission is to demonstrate that perfect pitch can be learned — a goal that challenges long-held beliefs and opens new doors for music learners everywhere. The journey so far has been nothing short of inspiring. I continue to be impressed and deeply grateful for the incredible feedback and support from my users and friends, whose insights and encouragement have helped shape this app into something truly meaningful.
Growth Metrics
After nearly a quarter live in the App Store, HarmoniQ remains the top search result for “learn perfect pitch” and autocompletes in searches. The app now attracts upwards of five first-time downloads per day. This trajectory has surpassed growth achieved in the first month, where much of the traction was driven by personalized promotion across my network and platforms like LinkedIn. HarmoniQ has also been downloaded in 37 countries, with notable growth in regions where the app has been localized. This suggests that making HarmoniQ accessible in multiple languages is helping it reach and resonate with a broader audience. It’s exciting to see this momentum continuing to build, with localization clearly playing a key role in driving organic growth.
Balancing Growth and Features
I’ve been strategically balancing the development of core features with improvements aimed at expanding HarmoniQ’s reach, such as localization and accessibility. These growth-oriented features are crucial for reaching more people and making HarmoniQ more inclusive for learners worldwide. At the same time, refining core features ensures the app delivers the best possible learning experience, empowering users to make meaningful and measurable progress. This balance allows HarmoniQ to grow in a way that benefits both current and future users while staying true to its mission of making perfect pitch learning effective for everyone.
One of the most rewarding aspects of HarmoniQ’s journey has been conversations with users who’ve expressed natural and healthy skepticism about learning perfect pitch — a skepticism I fully encourage. Perfect pitch has long been considered unlearnable, and breaking that mold takes persistence and patience. Many users are starting to see measurable progress. For instance, while some users may not yet be able to name or sing a G when presented with all possible notes, they are starting to distinguish between groups of notes, such as G, B, and D♯, with over 90% accuracy. This ability to differentiate demonstrates that their progress is deliberate and marks a significant milestone in the method HarmoniQ uses to teach perfect pitch.
Prioritizing User Confidence and Progress Tracking
Feedback has shown that new features focused on helping users track their learning journey and build confidence will add significant value. Features like Skill Challenges, which were recently added, are designed to begin addressing this need. Progress visualizations will soon give users a clearer picture of their growth, with tools like charts to track accuracy and badges that celebrate key achievements.
Fun and Personal Touches
I’ve noticed that many HarmoniQ users share an interest in RPGs and fantasy worlds, so I wanted to add a few more fun and whimsical touches to the app. Thanks to my localization framework, adding new languages has become practically effortless. As a special thank-you, the latest update introduces Dothraki and High Valyrian from Game of Thrones. Several users have already asked whether languages like these will actually be used. While I can’t predict that, they’ve certainly been entertaining to add!
Your feedback continues to shape HarmoniQ’s progress, and I’m looking forward to the next steps on this journey. If you haven’t already, download HarmoniQ and give it a try! I’d love to hear what features or improvements would make your learning experience even better.