Achievement System
Maestro rewards your Auto Run usage with conductor-themed achievement badges. As your cumulative Auto Run time increases, you unlock progressively prestigious ranks—from Apprentice Conductor all the way to Titan of the Baton.How It Works
Achievements are based on cumulative Auto Run time across all agents and playbooks. Every minute spent in Auto Run mode counts toward your progression:- Time is tracked automatically when Auto Run is active
- Progress persists across app restarts
- Sleep detection excludes laptop sleep time from tracking
- The achievement system works entirely offline—no account required
Standing Ovation
When you unlock a new badge, Maestro celebrates with a Standing Ovation overlay:- Confetti animation fills the screen
- Badge details are displayed with conductor profile
- Acknowledgment is persisted to prevent re-showing
- You can share your achievement on social media
Badge Progression
There are 11 conductor ranks, each inspired by the hierarchy of orchestral conductors:Level 1: Apprentice Conductor
Required Time: 15 minutes Just learning baton technique, cueing, and score reading. Assists rehearsals and may conduct small sections. Example: Gustavo Dudamel started as a youth orchestra conductor at age 18 in Venezuela. Flavor Text: “Every maestro starts with their first downbeat. You’ve taken the podium.”Level 2: Assistant Conductor
Required Time: 1 hour Supports the main conductor at a professional orchestra. Leads rehearsals and covers when needed. The first real step into professional conducting. Example: Marin Alsop served as assistant conductor to Leonard Bernstein at Tanglewood. Flavor Text: “You’ve proven you can step in when the maestro needs you. The orchestra is starting to trust your cues.”Level 3: Associate Conductor
Required Time: 8 hours A trusted lieutenant who regularly conducts concerts, outreach programs, or B-series performances. Example: Yannick Nézet-Séguin was associate conductor at the Rotterdam Philharmonic before rising to Music Director. Flavor Text: “The musicians look to you with confidence. Your interpretation is developing its own voice.”Level 4: Resident Conductor
Required Time: 24 hours (1 day) Officially part of the artistic leadership team. Conducts full concerts, sometimes entire seasons. Has steady command of an orchestra’s artistic identity. Example: Jaap van Zweden was resident conductor of the Dallas Symphony before becoming Music Director of the NY Philharmonic. Flavor Text: “The orchestra knows your style. Your presence on the podium brings focused energy to every rehearsal.”Level 5: Principal Guest Conductor
Required Time: 7 days (1 week) Not employed full-time but invited repeatedly. Signals prestige and a strong artistic relationship with the orchestra. Example: Esa-Pekka Salonen served as Principal Guest Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra while leading the LA Phil. Flavor Text: “Orchestras across the world are taking notice. Your guest appearances are the highlight of their season.”Level 6: Chief Conductor
Required Time: 30 days (1 month) The equivalent of “head coach.” Primary artistic vision holder who leads the majority of programs. Example: Andris Nelsons is Chief Conductor of the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and Music Director of the Boston Symphony. Flavor Text: “You command the artistic direction. Your vision shapes every performance the orchestra gives.”Level 7: Music Director
Required Time: 90 days (3 months / quarter) The apex of standard titles. Sets long-term artistic direction, hires musicians, and plans entire seasons. The ultimate orchestral leadership position. Example: Sir Simon Rattle was Music Director of the Berlin Philharmonic for 16 years, transforming its repertoire. Flavor Text: “The orchestra is your instrument. You shape not just performances, but the very culture of music-making.”Level 8: Maestro Emeritus
Required Time: 180 days (6 months) An honorific status for legendary figures who shaped an orchestra. Still guest-conducts, but with legacy-level reverence. Example: Bernard Haitink earned Conductor Laureate status with multiple orchestras after decades of transformative leadership. Flavor Text: “Your legacy is written into the DNA of the orchestras you’ve led. Standing ovations greet your every appearance.”Level 9: World Maestro
Required Time: 365 days (1 year) Conducts top orchestras globally. Commands rarefied fees and has a distinctive interpretive “voice” recognized worldwide. Example: Kirill Petrenko, Chief Conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic, known for meticulous preparation and transformative performances. Flavor Text: “Your name alone fills concert halls. The world’s finest orchestras compete for your calendar.”Level 10: Grand Maestro
Required Time: 1,825 days (5 years) Among the top 20 living conductors. Near-universal critical acclaim, regularly leads elite orchestras worldwide. Known for landmark recordings and signature interpretations. Example: Riccardo Muti, Music Director of the Chicago Symphony, with over 50 years of legendary performances across the globe. Flavor Text: “You stand among the titans. Your interpretations are studied, your recordings are definitive, your legacy is assured.”Level 11: Titan of the Baton
Required Time: 3,650 days (10 years) The mythic peak—a once-in-a-generation artistic figure. Transformed the field’s aesthetics, standards, and sound. Definitive recordings considered global references. Example: Leonard Bernstein transformed American classical music with his legendary NY Philharmonic tenure and iconic educational legacy. Flavor Text: “You have transcended conducting. Like Bernstein, Karajan, and Toscanini before you, your name will echo through the ages.”Viewing Your Progress
You can track your achievement progress in the About panel:- Click the hamburger menu in the top-left corner
- Select About Maestro
- Scroll to the Achievements section
- Your current badge and level
- Total cumulative Auto Run time
- Progress toward the next badge
- Time remaining to next unlock
- Badge history with unlock timestamps
Social Sharing
When you unlock a badge, you can share your achievement:- Click Share in the Standing Ovation overlay
- A shareable image is generated with your badge details
- Share on Discord, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, or save locally
Achievement images are generated locally and include no personal data beyond your chosen conductor profile name (if set in Settings → General).
Tips for Progression
- Use Auto Run for repetitive tasks - Perfect use case for badge progression
- Enable loop mode - Let playbooks run continuously on large task sets
- Overnight runs - Many users unlock badges during long overnight Auto Run sessions
- Git worktrees - Run multiple Auto Run instances in parallel (each counts separately)
Related Features
- Auto Run & Playbooks - Learn how to use Auto Run to unlock badges
- Git Worktrees - Parallel Auto Run execution for faster progression
- Configuration - Set your conductor profile for achievement sharing