To be completely honest, music can be extraordinarily distracting. One minute you could be working on your essay, and the next, you're on your feet dancing like it is nobody's business (and it's not). It isn't necessarily about limiting yourself when it comes to listening to music while working.
It's about finding the right type of music for that occasion. A good playlist or artist can put you in the best mood. It can take away your tears, put a smile on your face, and prompt you to complete that essay you've been procrastinating on. The following list will hopefully provide you with that mood.
The List:
1. Fantasy Board Gaming (Spotify)
Fantasy Board Gaming is a no-vocals playlist that features a variety of songs from fantasy TV shows, video games, etc. Its description on Spotify reads "Add dramatic flair to your strategy game," which is certainly true as its songs vary from being quite intense to soft and quiet. The playlist will certainly keep you focused on the task in front of you as it gives you the ability to feel as though you're trekking through a fantastical world.
2. Lindsey Stirling (Any Music Platform)
Lindsey Stirling is a popular violinist who focuses on playing and creating pop or electronic music. She first became famous for appearing on America's Got Talent and has since grown in fame with a steady number of original songs coming out. The majority of her music does not contain vocals except when it is collaborations with other artists. Her songs can be found on any music platform.
3. Brain Food (Spotify)
Brain Food is a few-vocals playlist that has softer tones compared to those previously listed above. However, the music isn't soft enough to the point where it'll put you to sleep. It is considered under the category of electronica & chill on Spotify.
4. Beethoven & Mozart (YouTube)
It's a classic and certainly one that has been heard as a recommendation many times over. The music is breathtaking, and its classical melodies will sharpen your attention to the task in front of you. Beethoven & Mozart's music can be found on a variety of platforms with a quick search.
5. Deep Focus (Spotify)
A no-vocals playlist that brings calm tones to your atmosphere, its relaxing music will help you focus on the assignment in front of you. However, be warned that its relaxing tunes can be relaxing enough to make you sleepy. This playlist can be found on Spotify.
6. The Piano Guys (Any Music Platform)
A musical group famous for its instrumental covers of both classical and pop songs, it's made of a pianist (Jon Schmidt), a cellist (Steven Sharp), a videographer (Paul Anderson), and a music producer (Al van der Beek). Their music can be found on any music platform.
7. Study Zone (Spotify)
It's a playlist that is mainly made up of vocals including a variety of pop songs to keep your energy up as you get through a grueling assignment. The playlist can be found on Spotify.
8. Lofi Girl (Spotify & YouTube)
Lofi Girl is likely to be one of the most popular study artists out there. Lo-fi music is music that is purposely left as "flawed" so that it isn't perfect. Lofi Girl is most popular on YouTube due to at least one of its playlists constantly being live. However, the music can also be found on Spotify.
9. Feeling Me (YouTube)
A live playlist that includes a variety of pop songs with Ed Sheeran, Martin Garrix, Avicii, Kygo, Dua Lipa, & The Chainsmokers, the fast pop music will make sure to keep you awake and alert when dealing with the task in front of you. The playlist can be found on YouTube.
10. Trevor Kowalski (Any Music Platform)
An artist who focuses on instrumental music, Kowalski has a multitude of calming songs that can be played without offering any sort of distraction. Its calming melodies can be utilized for focusing on work or to relax after a tense day. His music can be found on any music platform.
In Conclusion
Finding the right artist or playlist for the tougher parts of the day is essential to our daily lives. It brings us comfort and joy and tense shoulders to relaxed ones. A mere song can change your entire day's mood. I hope that this list brings good to your day and an end to endless scrolling trying to find the best study song.
With Love,
A Fellow Student
