There are a lot of positives to listening to music in class. Studies have shown that music while studying can improve your learning and memory. Most people in high school and even some adults do this. And it’s even enjoyable! Music even helps people connect with others and boost people’s moods.
Many studies say music can be beneficial while studying. Whether it’s binaural beats or classical music, it can block out distractions, improve concentration, and help maintain attention during study sessions. Even if it’s music based on personal taste, it can be helpful by making you enjoy it, making your studying more uplifting. Although classical music, or just music with no lyrics, can reduce the likelihood of getting caught up in the song. You won’t switch your attention from studying to processing words while reading or writing. It’s also just relaxing music to listen to. If you don’t like classical music, ambient music is always an option. This kind of music accentuates textures, mood, background noise, and atmosphere of a place. For example, there’s coffee shop ambience. In this ambience you’d hear espresso machines, cups clattering, or the conversations of others nearby. It’s like music and white noise. There’s also another option, binaural beats. These are beats in a different frequency, measured in hertz, one side in 110 hertz and the other in 120 hertz. Your brain interprets these two frequencies as a beat of their own, aligning with your brain waves.
I talked to English teacher at Bourbon County High School, Mr. Clark, and I asked him if he thinks students should be able to listen to music in class. He said, “If students knew how to be responsible with their phones, I wouldn’t have a problem with it.” I also asked him if music helps him study. He said, “it doesn’t help me, I get too distracted.” So, while it is helpful to some, it can be a burden for others. It proves its subjective. Some people can find music while studying overwhelming or use it to calm down. Music is a good thing for school and studying.
