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What is the definitive guide to Fran Montemurro's study techniques using lofi music?
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From Fran Montemurro0 votes
Hi, I’m Fran Montemurro from SmartSwot. Here is a “definitive” guide based on how I actually use lofi in my study-with-me sessions:
- Structure your sessions
- For deep focus: 1-hour lofi block, then a 15-minute break (like in the “1-Hour Sesh With Lofi Music💜” video)
- For lighter focus or late-night: 25–30 minute blocks with short breaks
- Repeat 2–3 times to reach 2–3 hours a day
- Use lofi as a focus cue
- Play the same or similar lofi playlists so your brain links that sound to “study mode”
- Keep volume low: you should forget the music is there after a few minutes
- Minimize friction
- Choose videos without mid-roll ads so you are not interrupted
- Set everything up before you hit play: notes, water, checklist of tasks
- Match lofi to energy level
- Morning / high energy: slightly brighter or faster lofi
- Night / tired: softer, cozy lofi (like my late-night sessions)
- Track what works
- After each session, quickly note: focus level (1–10), what you studied, and whether the lofi helped
- Stick with the patterns that consistently give you higher focus
Would you like a sample 2–3 hour daily study plan using lofi based on your current schedule?

