[jasoncancio]

See title. I was just wondering because sometimes I feel like lose focus while listening to music while doing MCQs or something similar. Anyone in the same boat? Anyone completely opposite?

[Blue.auditor]

I can't study without music 🙂

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[Andyred04]

Same, complete silence if at all possible.

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[tacctfin11]

I have bose headphones are comfortable. I would not be able to study without them. However i do not listen to music i just use them to mimic the library.

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[RE2PECT]

I either listen to study playlists on Spotify or playlists of movie scores. I can't listen to music with words or I'll get distracted.

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[hasy]

I find that music helps… though, for the most part, I'm a lot more productive when there's silence. However, I blast EDM when I'm getting tired bc FAR is SO dry….

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[stozzo88]

All the time, try acoustic concentration on spotify

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[lswang]

I like music but I try to study in silence because it's best to study in whatever kind of environment the test is given in.

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[REG-FTW86]

The Mozart Effect radio on Pandora I listen to. Can't listen to music with lyrics or instrumentals of songs with lyrics (I'll try to sing in my head). However. classical music is relaxing and helps me focus.

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[Rivens]

Groove Salad radio — new age, lyric-less music with no commercials.

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[Tncincy]

I listen to smooth jazz on sirrus xm radio or Pandora. I have a smooth jazz cd collection, but I forget to play cds since I have become semi smartphone literate.

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[Abcd6789]

I wish I could study with music. Consider yourself lucky! I usually run a fan so it is not too quiet. Lol

[TBone]

The Vitamin String Quartet cover of Billy Joel

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[Anonymous]

I listened to classical music , mostly solo guitar or piano if i needed to focus and concentrate. I would listen to instrumental EDM if I needed to push through material , and be motivated. Studying in coffee shops can be very distracting so having noise reduction headphones is a must if you study there.

[Anonymous]

Oh yes! I definitely use music and it helps me. Running the fan is actually a good idea too!

[Anonymous]

Spotify has really good Focus playlists.

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