However, it can be difficult to find the right sounds by yourself. So, instead of spending hours searching for tracks and crafting playlists that you’ll eventually get tired of, why not use live YouTube streams instead?
Check out these five YouTube radio stations that can help you get things done.
1. Rainy Lofi Jazz Radio
If jazz music helps you concentrate, head over to StudyMD’s channel and tune in to this chill YouTube radio station. With the tempo never exceeding 100 beats per minute, the music in this stream has no high hats and high frequencies.
Featuring over 30 hours of looped playtime, it’s highly unlikely for you to hear the same tunes over and over again, even if you tend to start studying or working at the same time every day. Rainy Lofi Jazz Radio also has muted rainy background noise, which can help make you feel comfortable as you focus on the task at hand.
Aside from the accompanying channel video showing an animation of the channel owner studying with you, it also has Pomodoro Study Time. Based on the Pomodoro method, Pomodoro Study Time lets you know how much working time you have left until you can have your 5-minute break.
Additionally, you can choose other music genres by visiting StudyMD’s other playlists. StudyMD also offers ambient sounds, lofi, jazz, classical, and seasonal genres.
2. Lofi Hip Hop Radio
One of the most popular study music channels on YouTube, Lofi Hip Hop Radio, has an average of 30,000 listeners at any given time. With a focus on more bass-heavy yet chill hip-hop beats, this radio stream can perk you up, while also keeping you calm.
If you like one particular track, you can see its title and artist in the upper right-hand corner of the video. Furthermore, you can also submit your own artistic and musical creations for a chance to be featured on the stream. Lastly, if you’re a fan of the channel, you can support it by purchasing its merchandise.
3. Calm Piano Radio
For those who don’t like bass and beats, piano may be a better fit for you. Abao in Tokyo presents this 24/7 stream with a peaceful piano track mixed in with a calm forest ambiance and the occasional wind chime. Delivering a quiet, rural feel, this stream simulates an environment wherein there’s no one around to disturb your focus.
Aside from YouTube, you can also listen to the tracks on Spotify. If you have a premium subscription to the Spotify app, you can download Calm Piano Radio and play the audio even without an internet connection.
You’ll also see the title and the artist of the currently playing track on the video. With this, if you like one particular track, you can easily find and download it.
If you want to contribute to the stream, the channel accepts piano music from various creators. Should you find the stream particularly useful and want to support its creator, you can do so via their crowdfunding page.
4. Easy Listening Guitar Music and Campfire
Although instrumental piano can be calming and peaceful, it can sometimes get boring and make listeners sleepy, too. If you’re the type to prefer other instruments, you can opt for the BGM channel’s guitar and campfire stream.
In addition, you can also visit the BGM channel page to find other types of live-streaming audio, including Lounge music, Bossa Nova, Piano Jazz, and even Hawaiian music. With this, you have more options if you’re not in the mood for a quiet guitar night while studying.
5. Deep Focus Ambient Music
When working or studying on your computer, you’re probably cooped up at your desk or office. So, if you want to listen to music while enjoying the scenery from the wide-open expanse of the outdoors, this stream is for you.
Not only does the stream by 4K Video Nature play instrumental piano, but it also features a continuous vista of nature captured from a drone.
If you play this on an extra monitor, on your cellphone, tablet, or television, this stream can serve as your window to the outside world, which can help you relax as you go deeper into your task.
Should you like the tracks played on the stream, you can check out their Spotify playlist in the stream’s description. You can also visit the channel on other platforms, including Spotify, SoundCloud, Instagram, and Facebook. That way, you can keep yourself updated with their latest releases.
Music That Gets You Going
If you ever need to drown the world out to focus on your work or studies, these channels can help you. Just tune in to whatever vibe you feel today and press play. You don’t even need to pick out tracks individually—just let the channel take control of the music while you go with the flow.
For those who have their room or office, you can play these tracks on speakers. But if you have to share your workspace with colleagues, classmates, or family, or if you prefer studying in a coffee shop, a library, or any public space, you should consider a pair of noise-canceling headphones instead.
