Studying to Music Can Put Your Brain in the Right Frame of Mind
Did you know that studying to the right kind of music can make you feel less stressed, more focused and dare we say it, smarter? It’s true. Music can be just what you need to get through the books easier while making your studying more productive.
Benefits of Studying to Music
Relaxes the mind
- Increases concentration
- Lessens distractions
- Improves focus and improves performance in high-pressure situations
- Helps with concentration and concentration during exams and exams
- Creates a more relaxing environment for studying
Sounds of Nature-Keepss your brain engaged by increasing concentration
Masks voices and white noise which can be distracting
Brian Eno’s Music for Airports
Relaxing, calming music for studying and deep concentration
- Best for studying: relax, focus, and focus only on what you know, focus on the present moment, then move onto the next task in the present tense
Best genres to study to
Music is universal, and everyone’s tastes are different
- What soothes one person might drive the other one to pull their hair out
- Since we all have different personalities, music preferences, and study habits, it’s important to consider which type of music is best for you.
Creating a playlist
Brain function decreases when you listen to music you don’t enjoy
- Choose music and sounds that make you happy
- Create your playlist in advance
- Keep it to 40-50 minutes
- Avoid listening to the radio
- Listening to music at a moderate level is best
Classical music-Mind-boosting effect helps with mathematics
The Mozart Effect can cause a temporary “enhancement of spatial temporal reasoning performance,” which means the ability to think through long-term, more abstract solutions to logical problems.
- Some benefits of listening to classical music include: Improves test scores, Reduces learning time, Improves creativity and clarity, Integrates both sides of the brain for more efficient learning, Raises IQ scores