Music is an important part of human life, not only as entertainment, but also has a major impact on many aspects of life, including education. In recent decades, many studies have begun to explore the relationship between music and learning. According to these studies, music can affect a person's productivity and mood while studying.
One type of music that is associated with learning is classical music. The Mozart Effect theory states that listening to Mozart's music can improve certain cognitive skills, such as problem solving and spatial reasoning. (Source) Music is a great way to focus your brain.
However, contemporary music shows just as much power. Many students feel more motivated when listening to soft or loud music. For example, choose "Fix You" by Coldplay to create an atmosphere that supports learning. The song has a calming melody and interesting lyrics, making it perfect for learning.
"In addition to soft music, musicals are also a popular choice for students. Music composed by Ludovico Einaudi or Hans Zimmer is used because it does not have distracting musical accompaniment. The device can create background noise to help students focus on the learning content. (Hallam, 2010; Lesiuk, 2005)."
However, the effect of music on concentration is creative. Not everyone can get the same benefits. Music can be distracting for some students. Research has found that music preferences, task difficulty, and ambient noise levels can affect the effectiveness of music learning support.
In addition, music can provide benefits. Songs with strong melodies or tight structures can hinder students' ability to process information. On the other hand, songs that are not sung well or in a foreign language may be more effective because they are not interesting.
"In a learning environment, music can create a collaborative spirit. Brown et al. (2022) found that playing background music during group discussions can improve group performance and facilitate communication between members. However, to avoid conflicts of interest, it is important to choose music that most members like."
It is also important to consider the type of work you do. For analytical or logical work, music without lyrics is more suitable. On the other hand, it is easy to create something, depending on the type of music chosen, because there is a lot of inspiration to create something.
Ultimately, music plays an important role in creating a positive learning environment. Students can improve their thinking power and productivity by choosing good music.
However, it is important to remember that not all music has a positive impact, so this choice needs to be considered when someone decides to use music as a study companion. More research is needed to understand how musical factors such as rhythm, harmony, melody, and others affect the human brain during the learning process so that we can maximize the benefits of music to support academic progress.
[Music from Youtube & image from Meta AI]
