What is GROOVS?
GROOVS is a music-based attention training app. Instead of sitting quietly, you train your focus through rhythmic breathing or tapping, using music as the engagement vehicle.
Who is GROOVS for?
Anyone whose performance suffers when their head gets in the way. The musician before the show. The athlete in the moment. The executive under pressure. The creative chasing flow.
What's the goal of attention training?
Nobody eliminates mental interference. The people who perform best under pressure just get better at noticing and refocusing. That's the skill. That's what you're building.
Curious about the research behind it? Explore the science →
Can I just use Headspace or Calm to train?
If that works better for you, absolutely. But if sitting still makes you restless, GROOVS might be your thing.
Is GROOVS free?
Yes. A free account unlocks the core GROOVS™ library. Premium and VIP plans unlock the full library and more.
Do I need to download anything?
No. GROOVS runs entirely in your browser on mobile or desktop. No app store, no install.
How does a session work?
Pick a GROOV. Choose breathing or tapping mode. Then train. The whole thing takes 5 minutes. Focus, wander, notice, return. That's a rep. Repeat.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. GROOVS is a web app that works on any device: mobile, tablet, or desktop. A native app is on the roadmap but our first priority was making sure everyone could access it, regardless of device.
How long before I notice a difference?
Most people notice something in their first few sessions: a quieter mind, a feeling of reset. Measurable changes in attention build over weeks of consistent practice. Think of it like fitness: the daily compound effect matters more than any single session.
How often should I practice?
The research suggests 13 minutes daily works best. But we're not robots. Do what you can, when you can. Consistency beats perfection every time.
What kind of music is in GROOVS?
Hip hop. Electronic. Acoustic. R&B. World. Rock. More coming. Every GROOV is originally composed with repeating rhythms and harmonies designed to train your mind. We're building a library that sounds like your playlist, not a spa.
Will there be more GROOVS?
Yes, we plan to add new GROOVS regularly. We're just getting started.
Have an idea for a GROOV? Send us a request →
Is the app and music created with AI?
The music is 100% human-made, written, performed, and produced by real musicians. We do use AI to help run other parts of the product and business more efficiently, so we can focus more resources on supporting the musicians who make GROOVS sound the way it does.
What does GROOVS mean by "the goal" of training?
The goal isn't a quiet mind. It's noticing, quickly, when your attention drifts, and gently bringing it back. Every refocus is a rep.
Is this just meditation by another name?
The skill being built (attention regulation) is the same; the path (rhythmic music vs silence) is different. If silent practice works for you, stick with it. GROOVS is for people who find sitting still harder than focusing on something.
Why music instead of silence?
Silence puts the whole burden on you. Music gives your attention a rhythm to anchor to. Engaging enough to keep you with it, simple enough to leave room for the training to happen underneath.
Can I really train how my mind works?
Attention is a skill, not a fixed trait. Studies show measurable changes in focus and mind-wandering with regular practice. It's like fitness for what you pay attention to.
Does GROOVS make me a calmer person?
Not directly. What it builds is faster noticing and gentler refocusing, useful when you're under pressure. Many people find that translates to feeling more in control. Calm is often a side effect, not the goal.
What's the difference between breathing and tapping mode?
Breathing mode anchors your attention to the rhythm of your breath, guided by the moving dot. Tapping mode anchors to the rhythm of your finger or foot tapping. Same training, different on-ramp.
Which mode should I start with?
Whichever feels less effortful. Breathing is the most common starting point. If you find yourself fighting the breath, switch to tapping.
What's the "point of focus"?
The single thing you're paying attention to during a session: the air through your nose, the sound of the music, the feeling of your tap, or the visual rhythm of the dots. One thing at a time.
My mind keeps wandering. Am I doing it wrong?
No. That's the training. Your mind wandering is normal. Noticing it and returning to your point of focus. Wandering more isn't failing; refocusing is the win.
Should I close my eyes during training?
Optional. Closing your eyes amplifies the training because there's nothing visual to fall back on. Most people work up to it after a few sessions with eyes open.
How do I know if I'm doing it right?
If you keep returning your attention when it wanders, you're doing it right. There's no perfect session. The practice compounds over time, not within any single session.
