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Who likes to share? Who likes to recommend Netflix shows, new music artists, or restaurants? This blog is for both people who like to share and keep secrets. I am that guy who calls you in the middle of the night just to tell you Coldplay just released another album, but your friend only listens to rap music. I haven’t shared epic orchestral music to many people at all. I think building confidence in you all to share, by seeing how my friends react could be the way to go. I will now share with you my journey of approaching 16 people I know and sharing their reactions to epic music.
Now I know what you are thinking. Why would anyone take music recommendations from a dude who looks like this? All angry and stuff... just relax and enjoy the read. I am a lot nicer looking out of uniform and not performing with the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band.
Source: (Nolan Moore)
I sent a Google form to my buddies just to figure out more of their music tastes and if they are willing to explore different genres. I also asked what TV shows, Movies, and Games they love. From there I did some music finding of my own to share with them. I was able to find out that 88% of my friend group likes and listens to music scores. I also found out that 65% of my friends listen to music when they study. Now all of them said it was okay for me to send them music recommendations. I emailed all 16 people personalized music recommendations that Samuel Kim has rearranged of all of their favorite movie scores ranging from Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, Interstellar, and others. I will share with you the results of my recommendations later, but I would like to treat you to reasons why you should study with music on.
Now this YouTube video will give you tips on how to best study while listening to music.
Source: (Med School Insiders)
Here are three facts about listening to music while studying:
1. It reduces test anxiety
Now this is a big issue in the World of all ages. Here are some stunning facts about anxiety. Approximately 8% of children and teenagers suffer from anxiety disorders. There are over 40 million adults who suffer from an anxiety disorder annually. An estimated 1 in 13 people worldwide suffers from anxiety. The worst part is that only about 1 in 3 of those suffering receive treatment. Study's have shown music's effect on anxiety is similar to the effect of getting a massage.
2. Proven to improve brain functions
Background music may enhance performance on cognitive tasks. Recent studies suggest that whether or not music improves cognitive function depends on whether it improves a person's emotional state before it improves cognitive function. In another study, participants who listened to music were able to finish more questions within the allotted time and score higher. As a form of cognitive exercise, music helps to train the brain for future challenges. The sooner you receive music training the more benefits you will have to improving and keeping your brain healthy.
3. It will help you focus more
They found that listening to music from the 1800s engages the areas of the brain involved with paying attention, making predictions, and updating memories of events.
Researchers found that musical selection had an impact on brain function. The study looked at how the brain sorts out events, but it also revealed that musical techniques used by composers 200 years ago facilitate information processing. Students can learn to categorize information by listening to Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven, and this is a helpful tool for studying.
On another note, no one ever thinks about the power of volume level plays into studying or working.
Source: (EarQ)
If you think about it, you don't want to study with music on blaring in the background or barley playing to where you can't hear it at all. Music volume has to be just right to unlock the true power of a study environment. Have you ever been to a super loud coffee shop that plays jazz music way to loud? It's not fun when you're trying to focus on your work. Study music should stay at a background volume. If it’s too loud, it could disrupt your thinking process. Most people when they listen to music when they are studying is to reach a calm mind and make their study environment peaceful. They say 40dB to 65dB tends to lead to positive results. Now that also depends on the person. Anything higher leads to distractions and a potential for increased stress level. Remember the goal is calm and ear-friendly environment.
Source: (Nolan Moore)
Regarding the friendly environment, my friends had nothing but good things to say after I recommended songs to listen to while studying. I had one of my buddies tell me that was the difference he needed to finally have a good academic week. One friend mentioned he is definitely going to use the Samuel Kim Star Wars theme edit as his walk up song after his wedding. One of my female friends said she is going to use these songs to somehow get her boyfriend to propose to her. Clearly some great general feedback from my friends.
Source: (Nolan Moore)
Here's an article about how to share music, if you don't know how. I asked half of them to try and listen to epic orchestra music while they study for a week. Each of them found at least eight additional songs they liked after my three songs I recommended. So not only did they listen to my three and like them, but all of them found even more songs they liked by different YouTubers, such as; Samuel Kim, Krutikov Music, L'Orchestra Cinematique, and Flash Music. I asked if they shared any of these new songs or artist to people they know and everyone mentioned it to at least one person they know, sibling, parent, or friend.
Source: (Popular Science)
Now I strategically asked the eight to listen to Epic Orchestra when they studied for their exam during exam week. I sent another survey out and 87% of them said they felt more relaxed going into exam day. 100% of my friends felt like they were in deeper concentration when they were studying to their favorite Epic Orchestra song. Half of them had online exams and decided to play the music in the background in each of them made an 'A'. This was the first 'A' they have received on an exam in years. Now there are many factors in achieving an 'A', but they did claim the background music was really nice and calming. This could be the "reduces text anxiety" mentioned in the paragraph above.
Source: (Brainscape)
The other four took their exams in-person. The four of them had listened to Epic Orchestra to such an extent that during the exam they played the songs in their head that were related to the chapters they were studying. They mentioned that it made the exam easier to take because music and studying were broke up in sections, like the exam was. All 8 of my friends did take exams that had questions sectioned off in chapters instead of mixed. Could it be that the chapter-based exam structure and different music made it easier for my friends to get good grades? I don't know, but it did seem to help out at least in that text format. I highly encourage you to try it out for yourself as well.
Now to cap off my second blog I wanted to show you my friends reactions to the new music I shared with them. Hear it for yourself that music is a factor in academic success. If you want to listen to the extended edition to hear more of my friends experiences you can click here. You hear my buddies bring up reoccurring messages you learned from above. Relaxation, memory recognition, and all choosing their favorite songs leading them to success. I challenge you to find a Samuel Kim song you like and listen to it while you study. Who knows what kind of benefits it might bring you. I hope you enjoy my video for The Epic Blog #2!
Source: (Nolan Moore)
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