Should You Study with Music? | The Science-Backed Verdict

Not all music and not all individuals are created equal. Find out if and when you should study or work with music, and when you would be better off in silence.

0:29 Music Myths (including the Mozart Effect)
2:18 But Music Helps me Study, Right?
3:28 Personality Type as it Relates to Studying with Music
4:51 Types of Work
5:15 Types of Music
5:43 The Verdict on Music and Studying
5:49 Music Choice
6:38 Experiment with Different Studying Scenarios
7:45 Use Music for a Boost

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[GalacticBrix]

I can only listen to instrumental music... if I hear lyrics I can't think

[peanutbutter]

I find math and physics or repetitive things or practice easy with music, but when reading, and making notes to understand harder with music on... was waiting for this video a while now :v

[lydia]

Lofi Hip Hop music is my go-to study music

[NikolaiWowe]

I just put headphones on so no one bothers me lol

Edit: damn thanks for all the likes. I’m glad others agree lmao

[alhamzahalaammoud]

This video in a nutshell

*_Well yes, but actually no._*

[albrightaz]

Music helps me study longer

Sometimes when listening to music while studying it gets to a point I forget I'm even listening to music

[juliansammy]

I like listening to those lofi chill study session music because it helps calm my anxiety while studying.

[euomu]

Plot twist: you only got through med school bc that teacher of yours played classical music in class.

[RaydenLGX]

Music just makes studying less annoying, but I prefer studying in silence if it's something I'm really interested in.

[rachaelo]

I usually listen to music at the start of studying just to get in the mood then once i get into the zone i just study in silence

[boriiinglastname]

Okay now it’s my turn to ask

Should you study?

[Raxarion]

I prefer silence . Music significantly distracts me, especially when I do cognitive thinking .

[lucasmondo]

I switched to instrumental music and it made a huge difference in my ability to retain the info

[petrathorsty]

I have ADHD and have always found music helpful in focusing my mind while studying, otherwise it runs off in a million directions and I struggle to get work done. There was a study conducted that I read about which also seemed to indicate that those with ADHD performed better in a classroom environment when music was playing, so I think it's quite dependent on personality

[davidtitanium]

7:14
I knew it! The 10 hours nyancat music is good for my brain!

[TheJaronH]

Next up - "Should you Study with Food?" :-)

[Liveonsong]

I study with music that is a different language so it sounds like gibberish

[JckCver]

I am a big fan of white noise. Always makes me feel smooth and it cancels out outside noise :)

[egeerdem]

Without music I get distracted easily thats why I do it.
Is there any other way to improve focus without that?

[medviation]

Reading/writing/analytical: no music

Repetitive tasks: strong percussion

Creative tasks (visual arts): soft music