Guides
Practical answers about music, focus, sleep and mood, and how to get more out of what you listen to.
432 Hz music explained
What 432 Hz tuning means, where the claims come from, what the limited research shows, and why tempo and texture matter more for relaxing music.
Binaural beats explained
How binaural beats work, why you need headphones, what studies have and haven't shown about focus, sleep and anxiety, and what to try instead.
Does music help you concentrate?
Whether music helps or hurts concentration depends on the music, the task and you. Here's what makes the difference, and how to choose focus music.
How long should a focus session be?
Pomodoro, 50/10 or 90-minute blocks? How to choose the right focus session length for your work, and how to use sound to start and end each one.
How to calm down before an exam
Practical ways to settle exam nerves in the hour before, the night before and on the day, plus calm and focus soundscapes to play while you prepare.
How to fall back asleep when you wake up at night
Simple things to do when you wake in the night and can't get back to sleep, including what to avoid and how quiet, slow sound can help.
How to focus in a noisy office
Practical ways to concentrate when the office is loud: where to sit, what to listen to, how to signal "busy" and how to plan your day around the noise.
Is it bad to sleep with music on?
Falling asleep to music is fine for most people if you get the volume, the music and the timing right. Here's what to watch out for.
Lo-fi vs ambient music for studying
Lo-fi beats or ambient soundscapes? How the two differ, when each works better for studying, and how to choose based on the task and on you.
What is functional music?
Functional music is made to change how you feel or work, not to be listened to closely. What it is, how it differs from normal music, and how to use it.
White vs pink vs brown noise
White, pink and brown noise explained in plain English: how they sound, how they differ, and which one to try for focus, relaxation and sleep.
Why does sad music feel good?
Why so many people choose sad music when they're down, and why it can feel comforting rather than worse. Plus soundscapes for sitting with heavy feelings.
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