diff --git a/.dockerignore b/.dockerignore
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..09fb4f8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.dockerignore
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+.git
+.gitignore
+node_modules
+npm-debug.log
+README.md
+.next
+.env
+.env.local
+.DS_Store
+docker-compose.yml
+Dockerfile
+.dockerignore
diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
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+++ b/Dockerfile
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+# Use Node.js LTS version
+FROM node:20-alpine
+
+# Set working directory
+WORKDIR /app
+
+# Copy package files
+COPY package*.json ./
+
+# Install dependencies
+RUN npm install
+
+# Copy project files
+COPY . .
+
+# Build the Next.js application
+RUN npm run build
+
+# Expose the port the app runs on
+EXPOSE 3000
+
+# Start the application
+CMD ["npm", "start"]
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -97,7 +97,21 @@ bun dev
 
 4. Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) in your browser to start vibing! 🎧
 
-## 🎮 Usage
+### 🐳 Using Docker
+
+You can also run NextBeats using Docker:
+
+```bash
+# Build the Docker image
+docker build -t next-beats .
+
+# Run the container
+docker run -p 3000:3000 next-beats
+```
+
+Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) in your browser to start vibing! 🎧
+
+### 🎮 Usage
 
 - **Channel Navigation**: Use the channel buttons to switch between different lofi streams
 - **Sound Effects**: Toggle various ambient sounds (rain, cafe, birds, etc.) to create your perfect atmosphere