Brain.fm
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About
Brain.fm is a science-backed music app designed to enhance focus, relaxation, and sleep. It uses a unique, patented method of acoustic modulation to influence brainwave activity and optimize mental states. Unlike regular music, Brain.fm's functional music is created to blend into the background and support sustained attention. Brain.fm identifies the optimal Hz range for a given mental state and translates it into volume modulations within certain areas of our music. This encourages your brain to increase the power level of brainwaves that are equal to or similar to the patterns we've embedded in the music. The platform offers different modes for various activities and features multiple neural effect levels to cater to individual needs. Research and testing are conducted with placebo groups, supported by grants from the National Science Foundation.
Platform
Task
Features
• original music informed by research
• multiple neural effect levels
• real science with extraordinary results
• functional music designed to optimize performance
• music app made with modes for different activities
• focus mode for any task
FAQs
Am I tied to a contract?
Nope! You can cancel at any time from your Account Overview, or by contacting us at support@brain.fm
Is my payment going to be secure?
Yes! Brain.fm forces HTTPS for all services and our payments are processed by Stripe, an internationally trusted payment provider certified at the most stringent level available in the industry. We never store your credit card or billing information on our servers and are rigorous about our customers' privacy.
Is this binaural beats?
No. Dr. Gerald Oster, who is credited with popularizing the term, ultimately denied that they have any therapeutic use cases. Even so, it has lingered in pop science today. Although both involve acoustic modulation, Brain.fm uses a unique and patented method, including many other sound features designed to help you reach particular mental states. To give a few examples, our sleep music uses 3D spatialization to produce relaxing auditory motion (‘rocking’), and our focus music filters out high frequencies that can otherwise be distracting.
What's the science behind Brain.fm?
Brain.fm is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF-STTR#1720698), and research conducted by Brain.fm along with other literature can be found [here](/science).
Why does Brain.fm increase focus?
Your brainwaves operate at different speeds (Hz) that scientists generally break down into 4 categories that are associated with different mental states.Brain.fm identifies the optimal Hz range for a given mental state and translates it into volume modulations within certain areas of our music. This encourages your brain to increase the power level of brainwaves that are equal to or similar to the patterns we've embedded in the music. This process not only enhances brainwave activity but also synchronizes your brainwaves throughout your brain, making it easier for different parts of your brain to work together more seamlessly. In short—brain.fm is a safe, evidence-based way to hack your brain and take control of your mental state on demand using sound.
Is this the same as binaural beats?
Brain.fm is not binaural beats. There are some similarities, but it’s important to remember that binaural beats were first discovered in 1839, popularized in the 1970’s and haven’t really changed since. In a way, you could think of Brain.fm as binaural beats 2.0. We took the concept behind binaural beats and applied an updated understanding of neuroscience and auditory processing to create a more effective and powerful solution. Some core differences:Binaural beats primarily impacts the lower brain which is not where thinking or creativity occurs.Brain.fm impacts the prefrontal cortex which is where all your thinking and creativity comes fromBinaural beats requires both ears to be free of hearing damage and high quality headphones to be on.Brain.fm works with one or two ears, does not require headphones, and is not dependent on your ability to hear certain frequencies. Most importantly, Brain.fm uses many methods to make our music work, unlike binaural beats which is just one technique!
How large are your scientific studies?
We’ve conducted research and testing with hundreds of participants. We always include placebo groups to make sure it’s not just our music that increases focus, but the technology embedded within it. You can read our papers, supporting research, and more at [ www.brain.fm/science](/science)
Is this only for people with ADHD?
Brain.fm is highly effective for people with ADHD or attention difficulties, but it’s also helpful for people who don’t fall into that category. This is why we have multiple neural effect levels inside our app. Some brains need only a little help to get going and stay focused, while others require more. We’ve found that adjusting these levels based off a few simple questions in our app gets most people to their “happy place” when it comes to focus. But if we’re honest with ourselves—who among us doesn’t have trouble focusing these days?
Why is this better for focus than normal music?
Our studies show that normal music can help increase your focus for a short period of time, but then mental performance starts to decline. Brain.fm maintains your focus because the music consistently encourages your brainwaves to stay in a pattern associated with focus. Additionally, with the way Brain.fm works, you don't spend as much time skipping songs you don’t like, or looking for the next song that feels good.
How do I make Brain.fm work best for me?
There are a number of factors that go into determining your specific neurotype and what settings will be best for you in Brain.fm. When you sign up, there’s a short quiz that helps us adjust the music so that your brain won’t feel bored or over-stimulated by the special patterns inside our music.
Where do you get your music?
We employ multiple full-time composers that create original music informed by our research. This gives us a lot more control over how we deliver the custom patterns to your brain through the music in the most pleasing way.
Do you have special pricing for teams?
Yes! We support team accounts for companies, classrooms, and more! [Contact us here](https://form.typeform.com/to/aJVwOSqR) to learn about special pricing for teams.
Do you have special pricing for students?
Yes! We offer a 20% discount for active students. To get a coupon code, just email [support@brain.fm](mailto:support@brain.fm) from a ‘.edu’ email address, OR with a copy of your student I.D. or equivalent confirmation of school enrollment.
Pricing Plans
Monthly plan
$9.99 / month• Unlimited Sessions
• Offline Access
• Access All Categories
• Cancel Anytime
• 7-Day Free Trial
• Unlimited access to Brain.fm for a month
Yearly plan
$69.99 / year• Unlimited Sessions
• Offline Access
• Access All Categories
• Cancel Anytime
• 14-Day Free Trial
• Unlimited access to Brain.fm for 12 months
• 60 day money back guarantee
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