Music today has more than just one purpose. Many use music as a way to express themselves, and now people are using music to help them study.

“Music helps with keeping me focused during those days where I’m bored out of my mind,” said freshman Maddie Lenning. “I listen to slower, classical music while I study.”

Many teachers let students listen to music in class, during quiet periods for class work, and even while testing.
“I try to study with the same music I listen to while I test,” said freshman Daisy Villas.

Different people listen to different genres of music, depending on their tastes. Some like their slower classical music, while others enjoy the faster, upbeat music of pop or rock.

“Whenever I listen to alternative rock when I’m studying, I seem to be able to focus better,” said freshman Samantha Neuzil. “And, my memory during the test is better.”

Teenagers incorporate music in their everyday lives as if it’s water. Teenage lives are often influenced by music, as it is a growing trend in their society.

According to The New York Times, average teenagers listen at about 2.5 hours of music a day.

“I listen to music almost all day. When I’m home, all I do is listen to music,” Neuzil said. “For some reason, music has always had a calming effect on me; it has always been a huge part of my life.”

Many teenagers experience the distractions of having siblings or pets, making studying difficult. Music serves as more than just another background noise to some students; some use it as a way of concentration.

“I never get time alone because my brother is always trying to hang out with me. But once my headphones go in, he knows not to mess with me,” Lenning said.

Through the years, many changes in technology, studying habits and schooling has affected the students greatly. Music is becoming more and more relevant to students in today’s education system.