Listening to music while studying and completing class assignments helps me to relax and get in the zone. For each subject and different assignments, I listen to various genres of music, from instrumental to rap. Here’s a list of five of my favorite Spotify playlists (some curated by me, others by Spotify) for when I’m studying.
- My “Soundtracks” Playlist
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When I really need to focus, like when I’m studying for an exam or reading class material, I can’t listen to songs with words. Some of the best instrumental music is found in films and television shows. Over the years, I have compiled a list of my favorite background music from several films and TV shows, and now it provides nice background music for when I need to get in the zone and focus more intently. If you want to check it out, here’s a link to my playlist!
- “Lo-Fi Beats”
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Another instrumental kind of playlist for when words will just get in the way of your concentration is “Lo-Fi Beats.” I find lo-fi music to be relaxing and it helps me focus. The beats are fun and help me find a rhythm in my work. There are also so many versions of lo-fi music from French lo-fi to hip-hop lo-fi, so you can easily gear it to your own music preferences. Here’s a fun lo-fi playlist I sometimes listen to.
- Your Favorite Coffeehouse
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One of my favorite study spots is a coffee shop, especially when I’m writing papers and articles. The ambiance, the random people that walk in and out, and of course the lovely music they play makes for a calm and cozy studying environment. This Spotify playlist will let you feel like you’re back at a coffee shop again (even from your own bedroom). Pour yourself a cup of coffee, sit back, jam, and write that paper!
- “The Most Beautiful Songs In The World”
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I found this playlist over the summer, and it’s now one of my favorites. The songs on here are absolutely beautiful. The playlist is a collection of soft and vibey tunes that’ll put you in a happy and peaceful state of mind, even when you’re struggling with that unsolvable math problem. The melodic and soothing songs will ease your study worries.
- “Today’s Top Hits”
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This pop playlist on Spotify is perfect for those studying moments when you just want to jam out and get all that busy work done. Not a playlist I tend to use when I need to really focus and think, but I do like to listen to it, or any of my current favorite songs, when I need a boost of energy after a long day. I can just sing along to it and power through my assignments.
I hope you give these playlists a try and happy studying! Be sure to also check out the UMass Amherst Her Campus Spotify for all sorts of fun playlists for every mood.
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