The Science of How Music Improve Productivity

Prepared by FX Rian Wicaksono

Viral Musics

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEE8U-MxzfI
Without Music, Life Would Be A Mistake

Friedrich Nietzsche - Philosopher

Music Improve Mood

When you listen to music you enjoy, the brain releases the
neurotransmitter dopamine, which makes you feel good, and reduces
stress and anxiety [1].

[1] Altenmüller, E., & Schlaug, G. (2012). Music, brain, and health: Exploring biological foundations of music’s health effects
 Music Improves Physical Performance

Music improves physical performance by increasing capacity to work

longer and harder and delaying fatigue [2].

[2] Karageorghis, C. I., Jones, L., Priest, D. L., Akers, R. I., Clarke, A., Perry, J., et al. Revisiting the exercise heart rate-music tempo preference relationship.
 Music Familiarity Is Best for Focus

Certain regions in our brain — which evoke strong emotions and

improve concentration — are more active when we listen to familiar
rather than unfamiliar music. [4]

[4] C. S. Pereira, et al. “Music and Emotions in the Brain: Familiarity Matters”.
What Type of Music Should We Listen To?

As we’ve discussed, the type of music you should listen to for improved
productivity depends on a few factors, which include:

Genres Familiarity Repetitive Activity

Task
Top Music Genres
Which are your favorites?
 Top Music Genres

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Are You Ready to Be More
Productive with Music?
Have fun trying!
THANK YOU!