Companion

Companion is your on-demand accompanist, allowing you to practice with professional-quality accompaniment anytime, anywhere.

System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10/11 or Linux (macOS may work but is untested)
• Memory: 16 GB RAM (recommended)
• Disk Space: 10 GB for library installations
• Audio: Microphone and headphones (to prevent feedback)

Getting Started

Running the Backend Server Locally

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the backend directory:

   cd backend

2. Install dependencies:

   python setup.py install

3. Start the Flask server:

   python app.py

Running the Frontend Locally

1. Install Node.js from nodejs.org.
2. Install the Expo CLI:

   npm install -g expo-cli

3. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend/companion-app

4. Install project dependencies:

   npm install

5. Start the frontend:

   npm run web