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Topic: Music and Studying

General Purpose: To inform.
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the effectiveness of music while studying
and reviewing.
Central Idea: Listening to music for relaxation as coping mechanism is very common
among students specially when studying and reviewing. To counteract the stress
and anxiety brought by tremendous and time-constraint tasks.

What do YouTube, iTunes, Pandora, and Spotify have in common? You might
want to tune in more frequently if you mentioned that these are some of your favorite
go-to places to hear your favorite music. Did you know that listening to the proper
music while studying can reduce stress, increase focus, make you smarter? It is real.
Playing music while reviewing can be a great way to enhance your studying
experience, as it can improve your focus, mood, and overall productivity. However, the
type of music you choose can have a significant impact on how effective this
method is, as certain genres and songs – either classic, pop, rock, etc., can enhance
or impair your capacity for concentration. According to Sridharan et al. (2007), music
— classical music, specifically — can help your brain absorb and interpret new
information more easily. One of the most significant benefits of playing music while
reviewing is that it can help block out distractions and improve your focus. When you
are listening to music that you enjoy, it can create a pleasant background noise that
helps to drown out other noises that may be happening around you, such as
conversations, traffic, or other environmental sounds. This can be particularly helpful
if you are studying in a busy or noisy location, such as a coffee shop or library. In
addition to helping, you focus; music can also improve your mood and reduce stress
levels. Listening to music that you enjoy can release dopamine, a neurotransmitter
that is associated with feelings of pleasure and happiness. This can help to reduce
feelings of anxiety or stress, which can often hinder your ability to concentrate and
retain information.

However, it is important to choose the right type of music when studying, as

certain genres or songs can have the opposite effect and actually hinder your ability to
concentrate. For example, listening to music with lyrics can be distracting, as your
brain will try to process both the lyrics and the material you are trying to review
simultaneously, leading to decreased comprehension and retention of information.
 On the other hand, instrumental music, such as classical, jazz, or ambient
music, can be particularly effective at improving focus and productivity. These types of
music have a slower tempo, which can help to calm the mind and reduce stress levels,
while also creating a pleasant background noise that can help to block out
distractions. Additionally, instrumental music does not have lyrics, which can prevent
the brain from getting distracted by trying to process two streams of information at
the same time. Another important factor to consider when playing music while
reviewing is the volume level. If the volume is too high, it can be distracting and
actually increase stress levels. It is best to keep the volume at a moderate level that
is just loud enough to block out distractions but not so loud that it becomes a
distraction. Base on the study year 2014 conducted by Bottiroli et al., listening to
classical music seemed to help students perform better on memory and processing
tasks.

In conclusion, playing music while reviewing can be a great way to enhance your
studying experience, as long as you choose the right type of music and volume
level. Instrumental music with a slower tempo, such as classical or jazz, can be
particularly effective at improving focus and productivity, while also reducing
stress levels. It is important to experiment with different types of music to find what
works best for you, and to be mindful of the volume level to avoid creating additional
distractions. With the right music and mindset, you can transform your study sessions
into a more enjoyable and productive experience.